KR20230156754A - Programs, information processing devices and information processing methods - Google Patents

Abstract

The acquisition unit acquires touch position information indicating the touch position on the touch panel. The designation unit specifies the direction of movement of the character in the game space based on the touch position information. If there are a plurality of paths through which the character can move in the game space, the prediction unit determines the path along which the character moves among the plurality of paths, based on the movement direction specified by the designation unit and the shape of the environment that limits the character's movement in the game space. Make predictions based on The display control unit displays an image representing the prediction result by the prediction unit in the game space.

Description

Recording media, information processing devices and information processing methods

The present invention relates to recording media, information processing devices, and information processing methods.

Devices that receive input of direction instructions from users using touch panels or the like are widespread (see Patent Document 1). In Patent Document 1, direction instructions according to the touch position on the touch panel are received from the user.

Japanese Patent Publication No. 2017-1190443

In a game using a touch panel or the like, when performing an operation to indicate a direction, the user may erroneously input an instruction in a direction different from the desired direction.

The present invention has been made in consideration of the above-mentioned circumstances, and one of the problems to be solved is to provide a technology that can suppress erroneous operations when inputting direction instructions.

In order to solve the above problems, a recording medium according to one aspect of the present invention includes a processor, an acquisition unit that acquires touch position information indicating the touch position on the touch panel, and the movement direction of the object in the game space, a designator that specifies based on touch position information; and, when there are a plurality of paths through which the object can move in the game space, a path along which the object moves among the plurality of paths, and a movement direction designated by the designator. , and a program that functions as a prediction unit that makes predictions based on the shape of the environment that limits the movement of the object in the game space, and a display control unit that displays an image representing the prediction result by the prediction unit in the game space. It is a recording medium that can be read by a computer.

A recording medium according to another aspect of the present invention includes a processor, an acquisition unit that acquires touch position information indicating a touch position on a touch panel, and, when the touch position indicated by the touch position information exists in a first area, a game Determine the movement of an object existing on a first path toward a first direction in space in the first direction, and determine the touch position indicated by the touch position information in a second area partially overlapping with the first area. When present, it functions as a decision unit that determines the movement of the object existing on a second path toward the second direction in the game space in the second direction, and the decision unit determines the touch indicated by the touch position information. When the position exists in an overlapping area with the first area and the second area, and there is a connection point between the first path and the second path on the movement direction side of the object in the game space, the touch position information Based on this, a selection unit for selecting a movement direction of the object at the connection point from the first direction and the second direction, and an image showing a selection result by the selection unit, the object is at the connection point. It is a computer-readable recording medium that stores a program that functions as a display control unit to display in the game space before reaching the game space.

An information processing device according to another aspect of the present invention includes an acquisition unit that acquires touch position information indicating a touch position on a touch panel, and a device that specifies a movement direction of an object in a game space based on the touch position information. When there are a plurality of paths through which the object can move in the government and the game space, the path along which the object moves among the plurality of paths, the movement direction specified by the designation unit, and the movement of the object in the game space It has a prediction unit that makes predictions based on the shape of the environment that limits and a display control unit that displays an image representing the prediction result by the prediction unit in the game space.

An information processing device according to another aspect of the present invention includes an acquisition unit that acquires touch position information indicating a touch position on a touch panel, and, when the touch position indicated by the touch position information exists in a first area, in a game space. Determining the movement of an object existing on a first path toward a first direction in the first direction, and the touch position indicated by the touch position information is located in a second area partially overlapping with the first area. In this case, a determination unit is provided to determine movement of the object existing on a second path in the game space in the second direction in the second direction, and the determination unit determines that the touch position indicated by the touch position information is the If it exists in an overlapping area between the first area and the second area, and there is a connection point between the first path and the second path on the movement direction side of the object in the game space, based on the touch position information , a selection unit for selecting a movement direction of the object at the connection point from the first direction and the second direction, and an image showing a selection result by the selection unit before the object reaches the connection point. , and is provided with a display control unit that displays in the game space.

An information processing method according to another aspect of the present invention includes a processor acquiring touch position information indicating a touch position on a touch panel, and specifying a movement direction of an object in game space based on the touch position information, In the game space, when there are a plurality of paths through which the object can move, the path along which the object moves among the plurality of paths is determined by the designated movement direction and the shape of the environment that limits the movement of the object in the game space. A prediction is made based on the prediction, and an image representing the prediction result is displayed in the game space.

An information processing method according to another aspect of the present invention includes a processor acquiring touch position information indicating a touch position on a touch panel, and when the touch position indicated by the touch position information exists in the first area, in the game space. Determining the movement of an object existing on a first path toward a first direction in the first direction, and the touch position indicated by the touch position information is located in a second area partially overlapping with the first area. In this case, movement of the object existing on a second path in the game space toward the second direction in the second direction is determined, and the touch position indicated by the touch position information is located in the first area and the second area. exists in an overlapping area, and if there is a connection point between the first path and the second path on the movement direction side of the object in the game space, based on the touch position information, the object at the connection point A movement direction is selected from the first direction and the second direction, and an image showing the selection result is displayed in the game space before the object reaches the connection point.

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of the external appearance of the information processing device 10 according to the first embodiment.
FIG. 2A is a block diagram showing an example of the hardware configuration of the information processing device 10 according to the first embodiment.
FIG. 2B is a block diagram showing an example of the functional configuration of the control unit 130 according to the first embodiment.
FIG. 3 is a diagram showing the relationship between the operation area R and the movement direction in the first embodiment.
FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of a display on the touch panel 11 in the first embodiment.
FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of a display on the touch panel 11 in the first embodiment.
FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of a display on the touch panel 11 in the first embodiment.
Fig. 7 is a flowchart showing the processing of the control unit 130 in the first embodiment.
Fig. 8 is a flowchart showing the processing of the control unit 130 in the first embodiment.
Fig. 9 is a flowchart showing the processing of the control unit 130 in the first embodiment.
Fig. 10 is a diagram showing the movement mode of the character C in the second embodiment.
FIG. 11A is a block diagram showing an example of the hardware configuration of the information processing device 20 according to the second embodiment.
FIG. 11B is a block diagram showing an example of the functional configuration of the control unit 220 according to the second embodiment.
Fig. 12 is a diagram showing the relationship between the operation area R and the approximate instruction direction in the second embodiment.
FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a method of predicting the path L by the prediction unit 226.
FIG. 14 is a diagram showing an example of a display on the touch panel 11 in the second embodiment.
FIG. 15 is a diagram showing an example of a display on the touch panel 11 in the second embodiment.
FIG. 16A is a flowchart showing processing of the control unit 220 in the second embodiment.
FIG. 16B is a flowchart showing the processing of the control unit 220 in the second embodiment.
FIG. 17 is a diagram showing an example of the display on the touch panel 11 in Modification A2.
FIG. 18 is a diagram showing an example of the display on the touch panel 11 in Modification A2.
FIG. 19 is a diagram showing an example of the display on the touch panel 11 in Modification A3.
FIG. 20 is a diagram showing an example of a display on the touch panel 11 in modification example A4.
FIG. 21 is a diagram showing an example of a display on the touch panel 11 in modification example A5.
FIG. 22 is a diagram showing an example of a display on the touch panel 11 in modification example A5.
FIG. 23 is a diagram showing an example of a display on the touch panel 11 in modification example A5.
FIG. 24 is a diagram showing an example of a display on the touch panel 11 in modification example A5.
FIG. 25 is a diagram showing an example of the display on the touch panel 11 in Modification B2.
FIG. 26 is a diagram showing an example of the display on the touch panel 11 in Modification B2.
FIG. 27 is a diagram showing an example of the display on the touch panel 11 in Modification B3.
FIG. 28 is a diagram showing an example of the display on the touch panel 11 in Modification B4.
FIG. 29 is a diagram showing an example of the display on the touch panel 11 in Modification B5.
FIG. 30 is a diagram showing an example of the display on the touch panel 11 in modification example B5.
FIG. 31 is a diagram showing an example of the display on the touch panel 11 in Modification B5.

[A: First embodiment]

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of the external appearance of the information processing device 10 according to the first embodiment. The information processing device 10 is a portable information processing device such as a smartphone, tablet terminal, or portable game device, for example. The information processing device 10 includes a touch panel 11. However, the information processing device 10 may be, for example, a business gaming device installed in a store or amusement facility, or a stationary information processing terminal such as a desktop-type personal computer.

The touch panel 11 is a device that integrates a display device that displays images and an input device (not shown) that receives input of instructions. The touch panel 11 displays various images. For example, the touch panel 11 uses the electrostatic capacity specified by the object in contact with the touch panel 11 and the touch panel 11 to determine the touch position, which is the position where the object touches the touch panel 11. detect. The touch panel 11 outputs touch position information indicating the touch position on the touch panel 11. In this embodiment, the touch panel 11 outputs coordinate information on the XY plane defined by the X-axis and Y-axis, which will be described later, as touch position information.

As illustrated in FIG. 1 , the touch position on the touch panel 11 is defined by the X and Y axes that are orthogonal to each other at the origin O set on the touch panel 11. The X-axis and Y-axis are set along the sides of the touch panel 11 formed in a rectangular shape. More specifically, the X-axis is set along the long side of the touch panel 11 formed in a rectangle, and the Y-axis is set along the short side of the touch panel 11. Therefore, in a state where the user holds the information processing device 10 so that the long sides of the touch panel 11 are oriented to the left and right, the It corresponds to the vertical direction of .

In the following embodiments, unless otherwise specified, up, down, left and right (upward direction, downward direction, left direction, right direction) means that the user uses the information processing device so that the origin O is located at the lower left corner of the touch panel 11. It indicates the direction of the game space (G) displayed on the touch panel (11) as seen with the eye while holding (10). Additionally, the X-axis and Y-axis are not limited to being set for the touch panel 11, and may be set for the game space G, for example.

The information processing device 10 displays an image of the game on the touch panel 11 by executing the game application program.

In FIG. 1, the touch panel 11 displays an image representing a part of the game space G, with the game as an image. Characters C (indicated as C1 to C3 in FIG. 1) are placed in the game space G. A part of the game space (G) is, for example, an image extracted from a predetermined range based on the position of the character (C) in the game space (G).

In this embodiment, “character C” is an example of an object that is the object of movement instructions using the touch panel 11, for example. Character (C) is a virtual creature that can advance the game. In addition to the character C, the object may be, for example, a “game-related object” that is a virtual inanimate object capable of advancing the game. In this embodiment, the character C has a substantially circular shape, and the length in the vertical direction and the length in the left and right directions are equal. Hereinafter, the length in the vertical direction and the length in the left and right directions of the character C are referred to as “character length.” It is assumed that the character C cannot enter an area narrower than its own width (length in the left and right directions, that is, character length). In this embodiment, the minimum movement distance of the character C coincides with the character length.

In this embodiment, the “game space G” is, for example, a virtual space provided in a game, and may be a two-dimensional space or a three-dimensional space. In this embodiment, the game space G is assumed to be a two-dimensional space defined by the X-axis and Y-axis. In this embodiment, the “game space (G)” is divided into, for example, a “movement possible space” where the character (C) can move, and a “movement restricted space” where the movement of the character (C) is restricted. . Among these, the “movement restricted space” is, for example, a space where the movement of the character (C) is restricted depending on the environment arranged in the game space (G).

Here, the “environment” is, for example, an environment that hinders the movement of the character C in the game space. An environment that restricts movement may be, for example, an environment with obstacles placed inside that the character (C) cannot enter, such as rocks, mountains, walls, and blocks (B), or the sea, rivers, and mountain valleys. etc., the environment may have specific terrain that the character (C) cannot pass through. For example, the environment may be formed by arranging a plurality of obstacles continuously or discontinuously, or may be formed by combining a plurality of terrains. In this embodiment, since the movement of the character C is hindered depending on the environment, the “shape of the environment” can also be said to be the shape of the boundary between the space where movement is possible and the space where movement is restricted. The elements that make up the environment, such as the above obstacles and specific terrain, are called “environmental components.”

In this embodiment, the environmental component is assumed to be a block (B). The character (C) cannot invade the space where the block (B) is placed. In this embodiment, the block B has a square shape, and the length in the vertical direction and the length in the left and right directions are equal. The length of the block B in the vertical direction and the left and right direction are almost equal to the character length. In addition, the shape and size of the block B and the shape and size of the character C in this embodiment are examples, and various aspects can be applied depending on the specifications of the game. In this embodiment, the block B may disappear due to, for example, the use of an item or the movement of the character C. In this case, the space occupied by the disappeared block (B) becomes part of the path (L). In other words, the shape of the path L may change as the game progresses.

In this embodiment, the space where the block B is not placed becomes a path L (L1 to L4 in FIG. 1) through which the character C can move. The path L is a space in which the character C can move in the game space G, that is, an example of the space in which the character C can move. On both sides of the path L (in a direction perpendicular to the extension direction of the path L), blocks B, which are an example of an environment that restricts the movement of the character C, are placed. For this reason, the character C can move along the direction in which the path L extends, but movement that does not follow the direction in which the path L extends is restricted by the block B.

For example, if the distance between blocks (B) on both sides of the path (L) is longer than the minimum movement distance of the character (C), the character (C) moves between blocks (B), that is, along the path (L) in the width direction. You can move to On the other hand, if the distance of the blocks B on both sides of the path L is equal to the minimum movement distance of the character C, the character C cannot move the path L in the width direction. In this embodiment, since the minimum moving distance of the character (C) is equal to the character length, if the distance between the blocks (B) on both sides of the path (L) is not more than twice the character length, the character (C) moves along the path. It cannot move in the width direction. Additionally, if the distance between the blocks (B) on both sides of the path (L) is shorter than the minimum movement distance of the character (C), the character (C) cannot enter the path (L).

In addition, the point where the paths L are connected is called a connection point P (connection point P1, P2, etc. in FIG. 1). In this embodiment, for convenience of explanation, points indicating the connection point P are shown, but the connection point P does not need to be displayed on the touch panel 11.

For example, in FIG. 1, paths L1 to L4 are displayed on the touch panel 11. The path L1 extends in the X-axis direction and has a path width in the Y-axis direction. The path width of the path L1 is equivalent to one block B, that is, approximately equal to the character length. Accordingly, the character C1 located on the path L1 can move in the X-axis direction (left and right directions), but cannot move in the Y-axis direction (up and down direction) because there is no movement space. In Figure 1, the character C1 is moving in the right direction. The path L1 is connected to the path L4 extending in the Y-axis direction at the connection point P2. A block B is placed to the left of the connection point P2, and the character C, which has moved left along the path L1, cannot move to the left of the connection point P2. In other words, the connection point P2 of the path L1 becomes the terminal end.

The path L2 extends in the Y-axis direction and has a path width in the X-axis direction. The path width of the path L2 is equivalent to one block B, that is, approximately equal to the character length. Accordingly, the character C2 located on the path L2 can move in the Y-axis direction (up and down), but cannot move in the X-axis direction (left and right) because there is no movement space. In Figure 1, the character C2 is moving upward. The path L2 is connected to the path L1 extending in the X-axis direction from the connection point P1. The block B is arranged above the connection point P1, and the character C, which has moved upward along the path L2, cannot move above the connection point P1. In other words, the connection point P1 of the path L2 is the terminal end.

The path L3 extends in the Y-axis direction and has a path width in the X-axis direction. The path width of the path L3 is equal to two blocks B, that is, twice the character length. Accordingly, the character C3 located on the path L3 can move in the Y-axis direction (up and down) as well as in the X-axis direction (left and right) by one character length. In FIG. 1, the character C3 is moving downward on the right end of the path L3, but it can also move by one character length in the left direction, for example.

The path L4 extends in the Y-axis direction and has a path width in the X-axis direction. The path width of the path L4 is equivalent to one block B, that is, approximately equal to the character length. Accordingly, the character C located on the path L4 can move in the Y-axis direction (up and down), but cannot move in the X-axis direction (left and right) because there is no movement space. The path L4 is connected to the path L1 extending in the X-axis direction at the connection point P2. The block B is arranged above the connection point P2, and the character C, which has moved upward along the path L4, cannot move above the connection point P2. That is, the path L4 has the connection point P2 as its terminal end.

In the following embodiments, the direction of movement of the character C is indicated by dotted arrows, but such arrows do not need to be displayed on the actual display screen. In addition, in FIG. 1 and other drawings, a plurality of characters C (characters C1 to C3 in FIG. 1) are sometimes shown in the game space G for convenience of explanation; however, during actual game play, in principle, There is only one character (C) displayed in the game space (G). In other words, there is only one character (C) that serves as an instruction for movement using the operation area (R), which will be described later.

An operation area R is set on the touch panel 11. The operation area R is an example of an area that accepts user operations. The operation area R is also called a virtual pad. The operation area R is provided in a manner visible to the user on the touch panel 11 for inputting instructions related to the game. In this embodiment, the operation area R is, for example, a circular area centered on the reference point Q.

Additionally, the operation area R may be a virtual area provided on the touch panel 11 in a way that is not visible to the user for inputting instructions related to the game. In this case, the control unit 130, which will be described later, may, for example, display only the reference point Q and detect touch operations around it as input to the manipulation area R.

Additionally, the position of the operation area R on the touch panel 11 may be fixed or variable. When the position of the manipulation area R is variable, the control unit 130, which will be described later, for example, hides the manipulation area R when the user's finger leaves the touch panel 11, and in this state, When the user's finger touches the touch panel 11, the operation area R may be redisplayed using that position as the reference point Q.

In this embodiment, the operation area R is used for inputting instructions regarding the movement direction of the character C in the game space G (hereinafter referred to as “movement direction instruction”). In the first embodiment, the acceptable movement directions in the operation area R are limited to four directions along the X-axis or Y-axis, that is, upward direction, downward direction, left direction, and right direction. Therefore, the movement direction instructions include an upward movement instruction to move the character (C) in the upward direction, a downward movement instruction to move the character (C) in the downward direction, a left movement instruction to move the character (C) in the left direction, and the character There are four types of right movement instructions that move (C) in the right direction.

In this embodiment, direction indication marks F1 to F4 (see FIG. 3) that serve as standards for the up, down, left, and right directions are displayed on the operation area R. The user inputs a movement direction indication by touching a position on the operation area R corresponding to the desired movement direction based on the direction indication displays F1 to F4. As will be described later, a touch to the operation area R is received as any of an upper movement instruction, a lower movement instruction, a left movement instruction, and a right movement instruction. Input of the direction of movement is performed, for example, with the user's thumb.

In this way, in the first embodiment, the direction of movement of the character C is in (1) the environment (e.g., placement of the block B) on the game space G and (2) the operation area R. Acceptable travel directions are limited by two factors.

FIG. 2A is a block diagram showing an example of the hardware configuration of the information processing device 10 according to the first embodiment. The information processing device 10 includes a storage device 12 and a control device 13 in addition to the touch panel 11 described above.

The storage device 12 is an example of a recording medium that can be read by a computer such as a processor (for example, a non-transient recording medium that can be read by a computer). Non-transient recording media include non-volatile or volatile recording media. The storage device 12 stores a program executed by the control device 13 (an application program for the game described above) and various data used by the control device 13. For example, the storage device 12 is comprised of a known recording medium such as a magnetic recording medium or a semiconductor recording medium, or a combination of multiple types of recording media.

The control device 13 is a processor such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit). The control device 13 comprehensively controls each element of the information processing device 10. The control device 13 functions as the control unit 130 shown in FIG. 2B by executing the program stored in the storage device 12.

FIG. 2B is a block diagram showing an example of the functional configuration of the control unit 130 according to the first embodiment. The control unit 130 includes a game control unit 131, an acquisition unit 132, a decision unit 134, a selection unit 136, and a display control unit 138. Additionally, part or all of the functions of the control unit 130 may be implemented with a dedicated electronic circuit.

The game control unit 131 controls the progress of the game. For example, the game control unit 131 moves the character C on the game space G according to the movement direction determined by the decision unit 134, which will be described later. Additionally, the game control unit 131 generates game image information representing an image according to the progress of the game and displays it on the touch panel 11.

The acquisition unit 132 acquires touch position information indicating the touch position on the touch panel 11. As described above, the touch panel 11 outputs coordinate information on the XY plane as touch position information. Accordingly, the acquisition unit 132 acquires the coordinate information of the touch position output by the touch panel 11.

The determination unit 134 determines the movement direction of the character C based on the touch position information acquired by the acquisition unit 132. As described above, in the first embodiment, the movement direction of the character C is limited to four directions: up, down, left and right. For this reason, the determination unit 134 determines the direction of movement of the character C as either up, down, left, or right, based on the touch position on the manipulation area R.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing the relationship between the operation area R and the movement direction in the first embodiment. The operation area R has a reference point Q, an upper area RA1, a right area RA2, a lower area RA3, and a left area RA4. Hereinafter, the upper direction area RA1, the right direction area RA2, the lower direction area RA3, and the left direction area RA4 may be indicated as "direction area RA". The reference point Q is a point that serves as a reference point for the position of the operation area R. In this embodiment, from the viewpoint of visibility, the reference point Q is depicted as a circle with a predetermined area. The reference point Q is set, for example, at the position of the center of gravity of the manipulation area R. The reference point Q may be set at a position different from the position of the center of gravity of the operation area R.

The upper area RA1 is set above the reference point Q on the touch panel 11, and the right area RA2, lower area RA3, and left area RA4 are set above the reference point Q. , are set on the right, bottom, and left, respectively. The upper direction area RA1 corresponds to the upper direction of the game space G, and the right direction area RA2, the lower direction area RA3, and the left direction area RA4 respectively correspond to the upper direction of the game space G. The right direction, downward direction, and left direction are corresponded.

Here, each direction area RA1 to RA4 has a fan shape with a central angle around the reference point Q and the outer edge of the operation area R as an arc. The central angle of this fan shape is greater than the angle dividing 360° into 4 equal parts, that is, 90°. In this embodiment, the central angle of each direction area RA1 to RA4 is set to 120°. For this reason, overlapping areas RB (RB1, RB2, RB3, RB4) overlapping adjacent directional areas RA are formed. Specifically, an overlapping area RB1 is formed in the upper right corner of the reference point Q, where the upper area RA1 and the right area RA2 overlap. At the lower right of the reference point Q, an overlapping area RB2 is formed where the right direction area RA2 and the lower direction area RA3 overlap. At the lower left side of the reference point Q, an overlapping area RB3 is formed where the lower area RA3 and the left area RA4 overlap. At the upper left of the reference point Q, an overlapping area RB4 is formed where the left direction area RA4 and the upper direction area RA1 overlap.

Each overlapping area RB is associated with the same two directions as the two overlapping direction areas RA in the area. That is, each overlapping area RB is associated with two directions. For example, the overlapping area RB1 corresponds to the upper direction and the right direction. Similarly, the overlapped area RB2 is mapped to the right and bottom directions, the overlapped area RB3 is mapped to the bottom and left directions, and the overlapped region RB4 is mapped to the left and top directions, respectively.

In addition, among the upper direction area (RA1), the right direction area (RA2), the lower direction area (RA3), and the left direction area (RA4), areas other than the overlapping areas (RB1, RB2, RB3, RB4), that is, other direction areas Areas that do not overlap with (RA) are respectively called non-overlapping areas (RC) (RC1, RC2, RC3, RC4). Since the non-overlapping area RC1 is a part of the upper direction area RA1, the upper direction is associated with the non-overlapping area RC1. Similarly, the right direction is associated with the non-overlapping area RC2, the downward direction is associated with the non-overlapping region RC3, and the left direction is associated with the non-overlapping region RC4.

In other words, the upper area RA1 includes a non-overlapping area RC1, an overlapping area RB1 overlapping with the right area RA2, and an overlapping area RB4 overlapping with the left area RA4. do. The right direction area RA2 includes a non-overlapping area RC2, an overlapping area RB1 overlapping with the upper area RA1, and an overlapping area RB2 overlapping with the lower area RA3. The lower area RA3 includes a non-overlapping area RC3, an overlapping area RB2 overlapping with the right area RA2, and an overlapping area RB3 overlapping with the left area RA4. The left direction area RA4 includes a non-overlapping area RC4, an overlapping area RB3 overlapping with the lower area RA3, and an overlapping area RB4 overlapping with the upper area RA1.

Additionally, each overlapping area RB1 to RB4 is further divided into two areas. In this embodiment, for example, the overlapping area RB1 is divided into two halves of the center angle, so that the overlapping area RB1A is an area on the side in contact with the non-overlapping area RC1, and the overlapping area RB1A is on the side in contact with the non-overlapping area RC2. It is divided into an overlapping area (RB1B), which is an area of . In addition, the central angle of the overlapping area RB2 is divided into two halves, so that the overlapping area RB2A is an area on the side in contact with the non-overlapping area RC2, and the overlapping area RB2B is an area on the side in contact with the non-overlapping area RC3. ) is divided into Additionally, the central angle of the overlapping area RB3 is divided into two halves, so that the overlapping area RB3A is an area on the side in contact with the non-overlapping area RC3, and the overlapping area RB3B is an area on the side in contact with the non-overlapping area RC4. ) is divided into Additionally, the central angle of the overlapping area RB4 is divided into two halves, so that the overlapping area RB4A is an area on the side in contact with the non-overlapping area RC4, and the overlapping area RB4B is an area on the side in contact with the non-overlapping area RC1. ) is divided into

The boundaries of each area (directional area (RA), overlapping area (RB), and non-overlapping area (RC)) in the operation area R shown in FIG. 3 are not visible to the user on the touch panel 11. It may be set virtually in a certain form, or may be displayed so that it is visible to the user.

Next, details of the determination of the movement direction based on the touch position will be described. The determination unit 134 determines the movement direction of the character C based on the touch position in the manipulation area R and the shape of the path L along which the character C is located. In addition, the shape of the path L on which the character C is located, that is, the shape of the movable or non-movable area of the game space G, is, for example, included in the application program of the game, It is acquired by referring to the map data of . The map data records at least the shape of the path L in the game space G, in other words, the arrangement of blocks B in the game space G. When the shape of the path L in the game space G changes, such as when the block B disappears, the map data is also updated accordingly. For example, the decision unit 134 refers to map data in a predetermined range from the current position of the character C in the game space G, and provides information on the shape of the path L along which the character C is located. acquire.

Hereinafter, the description will be divided into a case where the touch location is in the non-overlapping area (RC) (pattern 1) and a case where the touch location is in the overlapping area (RB) (pattern 2).

<Pattern 1-1: When the touch location is in a non-overlapping area (RC) and there is a path extending in the direction corresponding to the touched non-overlapping area (RC)>

If the touch position is in the non-overlapping region RC and there is a path extending in a direction corresponding to the touched non-overlapping region RC, the decision unit 134 determines the location of the touch in the non-overlapping region RC. Determine the direction of movement of the character (C) in the corresponding direction. For example, when the touch position is in the non-overlapping area RC1 and the character C is located on the path L extending at least in the upward direction (may be vertical), the decision unit 134 In this case, the movement direction of the character C is determined to be upward. In addition, when the touch position is in the non-overlapping area RC2 and the character C is located on the path L extending at least in the right direction (possibly in the left and right direction), the decision unit 134 Determine the direction of movement of the character (C) to the right. In addition, the fact that the character (C) is located on the path (L) extending in a predetermined direction means, for example, that the block (B) does not exist closer than the minimum moving distance in the predetermined direction from the position of the character (C). Respond to what isn't happening.

More specifically, pattern 1-1 is, for example, a non-overlapping area (RC1) when the current position of the character (C) is on the path (L2) in FIG. 1 (excluding the connection point (P1)) This corresponds to the case of being touched. Since the non-overlapping area RC1 corresponds to the upward direction and the path L2 extends upward except for the connection point P1, the character C can move in the upward direction along the path L1. . Accordingly, the determination unit 134 determines the movement direction of the character C to be upward. Additionally, pattern 1-1 corresponds to, for example, a case where the non-overlapping area RC2 is touched when the current position of the character C is on the path L1 in FIG. 1 . Since the non-overlapping area RC2 corresponds to the right direction and the path L1 extends to the right, the character C can move in the right direction along the path L1. Accordingly, the decision unit 134 determines the movement direction of the character C to the right.

In this way, in pattern 1-1, when the touch position indicated by the touch position information exists in the first area, the determination unit 134 determines the The movement of the character C in the first direction is determined. Additionally, in pattern 1-1, when the touch position indicated by the touch position information is in the second area partially overlapping with the first area, the determination unit 134 moves the second direction in the game space G. The movement of the character C existing on the second path toward is determined in the second direction. When applied to the example using FIG. 1, the first area is in the upward direction area RA1, the first direction is in the upward direction, the first path is in the path L2, and the second area is in the right direction area RA2. The second direction corresponds to the right direction area, and the second path corresponds to the path L1.

In the example using FIG. 1, the first area and the second area were a combination of the upper area RA1 and the right area RA2, but for example, the right area RA2 and the lower area RA3. ), or a combination of the lower direction area RA3 and the left direction area RA4, or a combination of the left direction area RA4 and the upper direction area RA1.

In addition, in the example using FIG. 1, the first area was described as the upward direction area RA1, the first direction as the upward direction, the second area as the right direction area RA2, and the second direction as the right direction. For example, the first area may be the right direction area RA2, the first direction may be the right direction, the second area may be the upward direction area RA1, and the second direction may be the upward direction. That is, one of the two direction areas (RA) sharing the overlapping area (RB) is the first area, the other is the second area, the direction corresponding to the first area is the first direction, and the direction corresponding to the second area is the first direction. It can be defined in this second direction.

<Pattern 1-2: When the touch location is in a non-overlapping area (RC) and there is no path extending in the direction corresponding to the touched non-overlapping area (RC)>

If the touch position is in the non-overlapping area RC and there is no path extending in the direction corresponding to the touched non-overlapping area RC, the decision unit 134 determines to stop the movement of the character C. do. For example, when the current position of the character C is on the path L1 in FIG. 1 and the non-overlapping area RC1 is touched, the direction corresponding to the touch position is upward. However, since the path L1 extends in the left and right directions and the path width is equal to the character length, the character C cannot move in the up and down directions. Accordingly, the decision unit 134 decides not to move the character C, that is, to stop the movement. At this time, the game control unit 131, for example, generates an error sound or displays that a part of the character C (for example, feet, etc.) is moving without moving the position of the character C itself. It's okay too. This is because the character C does not move because its movement is regulated by the shape of the path L, and to make it easier for the user to understand the possibility of erroneous operation.

As such, in pattern 1-2, the determination unit 134 determines when the touch position indicated by the touch position information exists in the first area and movement of the object in the game space G in the first direction is prevented. , decides to stop the movement of the object. When applied to the example using FIG. 1, the first area corresponds to the upper direction area RA1, and the first direction corresponds to the upper direction.

<Pattern 2: When the touch location is in the overlap area (RB)>

As described above, the overlapping areas RB are each mapped to two directions. For this reason, when the touch position is in the overlapping area RB, the determination unit 134 determines the movement direction of the character C as one of the two directions corresponding to the touched overlapping area RB.

<Pattern 2-1: When the extension direction of the path (L) where the character (C) is located is only one of the two directions corresponding to the overlapping area (RB) where the touch position is located>

If the extension direction of the path L where the character C is located is only one of the two directions corresponding to the overlapping area RB where the touch position is located, the decision unit 134 determines the direction of the path L. Direction determines the direction of movement of the character (C). Specifically, for pattern 2-1, for example, the touch position is in the overlapping area RB1, and the position of the character C is on the path L2 in FIG. 1 (connected to the path L1). (excluding the point P1), or somewhere on the path L1 in FIG. 1. When the position of the character C is on the path L2, the extension direction of the path L2 is only the upward direction among the upward and right directions corresponding to the overlapping area RB1, so the determination unit 134 , the movement direction of the character (C) is determined to be upward. In addition, when the position of the character C is on the path L1, the extension direction of the path L is only the right direction among the upward and right directions corresponding to the overlapping area RB1, so the decision unit 134 ) determines the direction of movement of the character (C) to the right. Unlike Pattern 2-2, which will be described later, in Pattern 2-1, the movement direction is determined regardless of the touch position within the overlap region RB.

In this way, in pattern 2-1, when the touch position indicated by the touch position information exists in the first area, the determination unit 134 determines that the touch position exists on the first path toward the first direction in the game space G The movement of the character C in the first direction is determined. Additionally, in pattern 2-1, when the touch position indicated by the touch position information is in the second area partially overlapping with the first area, the determination unit 134 moves the second direction in the game space G. The movement of the character C existing on the second path toward is determined in the second direction. When applied to the example using FIG. 1, the first area is in the upward direction area RA1, the first direction is in the upward direction, the first path is in the path L2, and the second area is in the right direction area RA2. The second direction corresponds to the right direction area, and the second path corresponds to the path L1.

In the example using FIG. 1, the first area and the second area were a combination of the upper area RA1 and the right area RA2, but for example, the right area RA2 and the lower area RA3. ), or a combination of the lower direction area RA3 and the left direction area RA4, or a combination of the left direction area RA4 and the upper direction area RA1.

In addition, in the example using FIG. 1, the first area was described as the upward direction area RA1, the first direction as the upward direction, the second area as the right direction area RA2, and the second direction as the right direction. For example, the first area may be the right direction area RA2, the first direction may be the right direction, the second area may be the upward direction area RA1, and the second direction may be the upward direction. That is, one of the two direction areas (RA) sharing the overlapping area (RB) is the first area, the other is the second area, the direction corresponding to the first area is the first direction, and the direction corresponding to the second area is the first direction. It can be defined in this second direction.

<Pattern 2-2: Case where the extension direction of the path (L) where the character (C) is located includes both sides of the two directions corresponding to the overlapping area (RB) where the touch position is located>

If the extension direction of the path L where the character C is located includes both sides of the two directions corresponding to the overlap region RB where the touch position is located, the determination unit 134 determines the overlap region RB. The movement direction of the character (C) is determined based on the touch position in . Specifically, the decision unit 134 moves the character C in the direction corresponding to the non-overlapping area (RC) closer to the touch position among the non-overlapping areas (RC) adjacent to the overlapping area (RB). Decide on the direction.

Pattern 2-2, for example, when the touch position is in the overlapping area RB2 and the position of the character C is at the connection point P1 of the paths L1 and L2 in FIG. 1. Respond. At the connection point P1, the character C can move in the right, left, and downward directions. Additionally, the right direction and the downward direction correspond to each other in the overlapping area RB2. Therefore, it becomes a problem whether the character C should move in a rightward direction or downward direction.

In this case, the decision unit 134 determines the direction of movement depending on which side of the adjacent non-overlapping area RC2 or RC3 the touch position in the overlapping area RB2 is closer to. Specifically, when the touch position is in the overlapping area RB2A adjacent to the non-overlapping area RC2, the decision unit 134 determines the movement direction of the character C to the right. Additionally, when the touch position is in the overlapping area RB2B adjacent to the non-overlapping area RC3, the determination unit 134 determines the movement direction of the character C to be downward. By doing this, it becomes possible to move the character C that reflects the user's intention with high precision.

That is, when the touch position indicated by the touch position information is in the overlapping area of the first area and the second area, the determination unit 134 does not overlap the overlapping area RB with the second area of the first area. It is divided into a first overlapping area that contacts a first non-overlapping area that does not overlap, and a second overlapping area that contacts a second non-overlapping area that does not overlap with the first area. If the touch position exists in the first overlapping area, the determination unit 134 selects the movement direction of the character C at the connection point P as the first direction, and the touch position exists in the second overlapping area. In this case, the movement direction of the character (C) at the connection point (P) is selected as the second direction. When applied to the example using FIG. 1, the first area is in the right area RA2, the second area is in the bottom area RA3, the overlapping area RB is in the overlapping area RB2, and the first ratio is in the overlapping area RB2. The overlapping area is in RC2, the first overlapping area is in RB2A, the second non-overlapping area is in RC3, the second overlapping area is in RB2B, the connection point (P) is in the connection point (P1), and the first direction is to the right. , the second direction respectively corresponds to the downward direction.

In other words, the determination unit 134 determines that when one direction area (RA) corresponding to the first direction and the other direction area (RA) corresponding to the second direction overlap in the overlap area (RB), the connection When the extension direction of the path (L) in which the character (C) can move at the location (P) is two directions, the first direction and the second direction, the touch position is one non-overlapping area (RC) corresponding to the first direction. ), the movement direction is determined in the first direction, and if the touch position is close to another non-overlapping region (RC) corresponding to the second direction, the movement direction is determined in the second direction.

For example, in the case where the overlapping area RB3 (corresponding to the downward and left directions) is touched in the position of the character C3 in FIG. 1 (able to move in the upward, downward, and left directions), etc. The decision unit 134 may determine the direction of movement of the character C using the above method.

In the example using FIG. 1, the first area and the second area were a combination of the right direction area RA2 and the lower direction area RA3, but for example, the upper area RA1 and the right direction area RA2 ), or a combination of the lower direction area RA3 and the left direction area RA4, or a combination of the left direction area RA4 and the upper direction area RA1.

In addition, in the example using FIG. 1, the first area is described as the right direction area RA2, the first direction is described as the right direction, the second area is described as the downward direction area RA3, and the second direction is described as the downward direction. For example, the first area may be the downward direction area RA3, the first direction may be the downward direction, the second area may be the right direction area RA2, and the second direction may be the right direction. That is, one of the two direction areas (RA) sharing the overlapping area (RB) is the first area, the other is the second area, the direction corresponding to the first area is the first direction, and the direction corresponding to the second area is the first direction. It can be defined in this second direction.

<Pattern 2-3: When the extension direction of the path (L) where the character (C) is located does not include both directions corresponding to the overlapping area (RB) where the touch position is located>

If the extension direction of the path L where the character C is located does not include both directions corresponding to the overlapping area RB where the touch position is located, the decision unit 134 determines the direction of the character C. Decide to stop moving. For example, when the current position of the character C is at the connection point P2 in FIG. 1 and the overlapping area RB4 is touched, the directions corresponding to the touch position are left and upward. However, at the connection point P2, the path L1 extends only in the right direction, and the path L4 extends only in the downward direction. Therefore, there is no path extending in the direction corresponding to the touch position. For this reason, the decision unit 134 decides not to move the character C, that is, to stop the movement. At this time, like pattern 1-2, the game control unit 131, for example, generates an error sound or moves a part of the character (C) (for example, a foot, etc.) without moving the position of the character (C) itself. may display a moving sign. This is because the character C does not move because its movement is regulated by the shape of the path L, and to make it easier for the user to understand the possibility of erroneous operation.

As such, in pattern 2-3, the determination unit 134 determines that the touch position indicated by the touch position information exists in the overlapping area of the first area and the second area, and also in the first direction of the object in the game space G. and when movement in the second direction is prevented, determining to stop movement of the object. Applying this to the example using FIG. 1, the first area is in the upper area RA1, the second area is in the left area RA4, and the overlapping area between the first area and the second area is an overlapping area ( RB4), the first direction corresponds to the upward direction and the second direction corresponds to the left direction, respectively.

In the example using FIG. 1, the first area and the second area were a combination of the upper direction area RA1 and the left direction area RA4, but for example, the upper direction area RA1 and the right direction area RA2 ), or a combination of the right direction area RA2 and the lower direction area RA3, or a combination of the lower direction area RA3 and the left direction area RA4.

In addition, in the example using FIG. 1, the first area was described as the upward direction area RA1, the first direction as the upward direction, the second area as the left direction area RA4, and the second direction as the left direction. For example, the first area may be the left direction area RA4, the first direction may be the left direction, the second area may be the upward direction area RA1, and the second direction may be the upward direction. That is, one of the two direction areas (RA) sharing the overlapping area (RB) is the first area, the other is the second area, the direction corresponding to the first area is the first direction, and the direction corresponding to the second area is the first direction. It can be defined in this second direction.

The decision unit 134 also functions as a selection unit 136 and a display control unit 138 (see FIG. 2B). When there is a connection point P with another path L on the moving direction side of the character C, the selection unit 136 selects the character C at the connection point P based on the touch position information. Select the direction of movement. The selection unit 136 is acquired, for example, by referring to map data of the game space G, included in the application program of the game. For example, the decision unit 134 refers to map data in a predetermined range from the current position of the character C in the game space G, and determines the other path L in the direction of movement of the character C. It is determined whether there is a connection point (P). The predetermined range is arbitrary, but for example, it may be the range of the game space (G) displayed on the touch panel 11 at the current time, or it may be within a predetermined distance on the game space (G) from the current position of the character (C). , it may be a range that can be reached within a certain time if the path (L) is moved at the movement speed of the character (C) specified in the game.

The selection unit 136 selects the movement direction of the character C at the connection point P, assuming that the current touch position continues until the character C reaches the connection point P. . The method of selecting the movement direction by the selection unit 136 is the method of determining the movement direction by the determination unit 134 described above, that is, the pattern 1-1, 1-2, 2-1, 2-2, 2- Same as 3. In addition, when the touch position of the character C is changed until the character C reaches the connection point P, the selection unit 136 moves the character C at the connection point P based on the changed touch position. Just reselect the direction.

The display control unit 138 displays an image representing the selection result by the selection unit 136 (hereinafter referred to as a “selection result image”) in the game space G. The selection result image may be, for example, an icon indicating the path selected by the selection unit 136.

4 to 6 are diagrams showing an example of a display on the touch panel 11 in the first embodiment. The touch panel 11 shown in FIG. 4 includes a path L5 extending in the Y-axis direction (up and down) in the game space G, and a path L6 extending in the X-axis direction (left and right directions). , an area containing the connection point P3 of the path L5 and the path L6 is displayed. The path widths of the path 5 and path L6 are equal to the character length, so the character C cannot move in the direction of the path width on the path 5 and the path L6. Additionally, the block B is arranged to the left of the connection point P3, so the character C, which has moved left along the path L6, cannot move to the left of the connection point P3. That is, the connection point P3 is the terminal of the path L6.

Here, as shown in FIG. 4, the character C4 is located lower than the connection point P3 on the path L5, and the touch position is at any position in the overlapping area RB1 indicated by shading. Pretend it exists. In this case, the decision unit 134 determines the movement direction of the character C4 to be upward, following the pattern 2-1. That is, the path L5 on which the character C4 is located extends in the vertical direction, and the upward and right directions correspond to the overlapping area RB1, which is the touch position, so the determination unit 134 determines the character C ) determines the direction of movement to be upward.

In the movement direction (upward direction) of the character C4 determined by the decision unit 134, there is a connection point P3 between the path L5 and the path L6. For example, when the user's touch position is in the overlapping area RB1, the connection point P3 is in the state of pattern 2-2, and the character C4 moves in either the upward or right direction. Go to approval. However, it is difficult for the user himself to determine in which direction the character C4 moves at the connection point P3 when the current operating state is continued. If the character C4 does not move in the direction desired by the user at the connection point P3, the operation of the movement direction indication at the connection point P3 becomes an erroneous operation from the user's standpoint. If an incorrect operation occurs, there is a possibility that the user will suffer a disadvantage in the game progress, for example, by wasting time to change the direction of the character (C4).

Therefore, when there is a connection point P with another path L on the movement direction side of the character C4, the determination unit 134 determines the movement direction based on the current touch position by the selection unit 136. Select in advance. Additionally, the decision unit 134 uses the display control unit 138 to display the selection result image in the game space G before the character C4 reaches the connection point P. The user can check the displayed selection result image and decide in advance (before the character (C4) reaches the connection point (P)) whether to continue the current touch position or change the touch position, thereby preventing erroneous operation. can be suppressed.

For example, the selection unit 136 is limited to the case where the touch position is in the overlapping area RB and there is a connection point P with another path L on the movement direction side of the character C, Based on the touch position information, the direction of movement of the character C at the connection point P may be selected. According to this form, when the touch position is in the overlap area RB and it is relatively difficult to estimate the direction of movement at the connection point P, the user can determine the direction of movement at the connection point P in advance. This can prevent erroneous operation. Additionally, for example, when there is a connection point P on the moving direction side of the character C, the user determines whether the touch position is in the overlapping area RB based on whether a selection result image is displayed. You can determine whether it is in a duplicate area (RC).

In this embodiment, even when the touch position is in the non-overlapping area RC, selection of the direction of movement at the connection point P is explained.

Specifically, for example, as shown in FIG. 5, when the touch position T is in the overlapping area RB1A, the selection unit 136 selects the character C4 at the connection point P3. Select the direction of movement upward. This is an application of the above pattern 2-2 in the decision unit 134. Before the character C4 reaches the connection point P3, the display control unit 138 displays a mark M1 indicating that the movement direction of the character C4 at the connection point P3 is upward in the game space ( Marked at G). The mark M1 is an example of a selection result image.

In the example of FIG. 5 , the mark M1 is a triangle whose base extends along the width direction of the path L5 and whose vertical angle is located on the upper side with respect to the base, and is formed by three lines along the extension direction of the path L5. It has a connected shape. This mark M1 reminds the user to move upward. In addition, in the example of FIG. 5, the display position of the mark M1 is a location near the connection location P3 on the path L5. By displaying the mark M1 near the connection point P3, it becomes easy for the user to understand that the movement direction of the character C4 indicated by the mark M1 is the movement direction at the connection point P3. .

The user can see that the character C4 is moving upward from the connection point P3 by looking at the mark M1. When the upward movement of the character C4 is permitted at the connection point P3, the user may maintain the touch position T as is. On the other hand, when the user wants to move the character C4 to the right at the connection point P3, the user moves the touch position T to the non-overlapping area RC2 (see FIG. 3), thereby changing the touch position ( T) can be made into an overlapping area (RB1B).

In addition, for example, as shown in FIG. 6, when the touch position T is in the overlapping area RB1B, the selection unit 136 selects the movement direction of the character C at the connection point P3. , select in the right direction. This is an application of the above pattern 2-2 in the decision unit 134. Before the character C4 reaches the connection point P3, the display control unit 138 displays a mark M2 indicating that the movement direction of the character C4 at the connection point P3 is to the right in the game space ( Marked at G). The mark M2 is also an example of a selection result image.

In the example of FIG. 6 , the mark M2 is a triangle whose base extends along the width direction of the path L6 and whose vertical angle is located on the right side with respect to the base, and is 3 along the extending direction of the path L6. It has a connected shape. This mark M2 reminds the user to move to the right. In addition, in the example of FIG. 6, the display position of the mark M2 is a location near the connection location P3 on the path L6. By displaying the mark M2 near the connection point P3, it becomes easier for the user to understand that the movement direction of the character C4 indicated by the mark M2 is the movement direction at the connection point P3. .

The user can see that the character C4 is moving to the right from the connection point P3 by looking at the mark M2. When the character C4 is allowed to move to the right at the connection point P3, the user can maintain the touch position as is. On the other hand, when the user wants to move the character C4 upward from the connection point P3, the user moves the touch position to the non-overlapping area RC1 side (see FIG. 3), so that the touch position is in the overlapping area ( Just set it to RB1A).

In addition, for example, as shown in FIG. 5, the touch position T is in the overlapping area RB1A, and a mark M1 indicating upward movement is placed near the connection point P3 on the path L5. As a result of the display, let's say that the user moves the touch position (T) to the overlap area (RB1B) before the character (C) reaches the connection point (P3). In this case, the selection unit 136 changes the direction of movement at the connection point P3 to the right, and the display control unit 138 changes the image displayed near the connection point P3 as shown in FIG. 6. Changes to a mark (M2) indicating movement in the same right direction.

In this way, the selection unit 136 determines that the touch position indicated by the touch position information exists in the overlapping area RB of the first area and the second area, and is also located on the side of the movement direction of the character C in the game space G. If there is a connection point (P) of the first path and the second path, the movement direction of the character (C) at the connection point (P) is selected from the first direction and the second direction based on the touch position information. . The display control unit 138 displays the selection result image in the game space before the character C reaches the connection point. Applying this to the example using FIGS. 4 to 6, the first area is in the upper area RA1, the second area is in the right area RA2, and the overlapping area between the first area and the second area overlaps. In the area RB1, the movement direction of the character C is upward, the connection point between the first path and the second path is at P3, the first direction is upward, and the second direction is toward the right. Selection result The images representing correspond to the mark M1 and the mark M2, respectively.

In addition, the selection unit 136 divides the overlapping area into a first overlapping area that is in contact with a first non-overlapping area that does not overlap with the second area among the first areas, and a second overlapping area that does not overlap with the first area in the second areas. It is divided into a second overlapping area that is in contact with the non-overlapping area, and if a touch position exists in the first overlapping area, the movement direction of the character (C) at the connection point is selected as the first direction, and the second overlapping area is touched. If a position exists, the movement direction of the character C at the connection point is selected as the second direction. Applying this to the example using FIGS. 4 to 6, the overlapping area is in the overlapping area RB1, the first area is in the upper area RA1, the second area is in the right area RA2, and the first area is in the upper area RA2. The non-overlapping area is connected to the non-overlapping area (RC1), the first overlapping area is connected to the overlapping area (RB1A), the second non-overlapping area is connected to the non-overlapping area (RC2), the second overlapping area is connected to RB1B, and the connection point is connected to the non-overlapping area (RB1A). At the location P3, the first direction corresponds to the upper direction and the second direction corresponds to the right direction.

Additionally, the display control unit 138 displays the selection result image at a position based on the connection point P in the game space. The position based on the connection point P may be, for example, a position having a predetermined positional relationship with the connection point P, or a position within a range of a predetermined distance or less from the connection point P, or, The position may be in a predetermined direction based on the connection point P. Specifically, the position based on the connection point P may be, for example, the position of the connection point in the game space G, and the movement selected by the selection unit 136 based on the connection point P The position may be toward the direction, or the position may be between the connection point P and the object. Additionally, the position based on the connection point P may be, for example, a movement-restricted space around the connection point P (for example, on a block). When applied to the example using FIGS. 4 to 6 above, the selection result image is on the mark M1 and the mark M2, and the position based on the connection point P is a path ( L) corresponds to each phase.

In addition, the selection unit 136 includes, for example, two directions corresponding to the overlapping area RB where the touch position exists, and a plurality of directions connected to the connection point P on the movement direction side of the character C. If at least one of the extension directions of the path L does not match (for example, when the touch position is in the overlap area RB1, the path L extending upward and the path L extending in the left direction If there is a connection point (P) of the path (L)), or if the above two directions are not included in the extension direction of the plurality of paths (L) connected to the connection point (P) (for example, touch position is in the overlapping area RB1, even if there is a connection point P of the path L extending in the right direction and the path L extending in the left direction), at the connection point P You may choose the direction of movement of the character (C).

Next, an example of the operation of the control unit 130 of the information processing device 10 will be described with reference to FIGS. 7 to 9. The operation shown in FIG. 7 is started when a predetermined start operation is performed.

The acquisition unit 132 acquires touch position information indicating the touch position on the touch panel 11 (step S100). If the touch position indicated by the touch position information is not located within the manipulation area R (step S102: “No”), the control unit 130 returns to step S100. When the touch position is located within the operation area R (step S102: “Yes”), the decision unit 134 executes a subroutine of decision processing to determine the direction of movement of the character C from the current position. (Step S104).

Fig. 8 is a flowchart showing the decision processing procedure. The determination unit 134 determines whether the touch position indicated by the touch position information is located in any non-overlapping area RC of the manipulation area R (step S200). When the touch position is located in the non-overlapping area RC (step S200: “Yes”), the decision unit 134 moves from the position of the character C in the direction corresponding to the touched non-overlapping area RC. It is determined whether there is an extending path L (step S202).

If there is a path L (step S202: "Yes"), the decision unit 134 determines the movement direction of the character C as the first direction (step S204), and ends the processing of this flowchart. The first direction is a direction corresponding to the touched non-overlapping region RC. On the other hand, if there is no path L (step S202: "No"), the decision unit 134 determines to stop moving the character C from the current position (step S208), and ends the processing in this flowchart. do.

If the touch location is not located in the non-overlapping area (RC) (step S200: “No”), it means that the touch location is located in the overlapping area (RB). The determination unit 134 determines whether there is a path L extending in at least one of the two directions corresponding to the touched overlapping area RB from the position of the character C (step S206). If there is no path L (step S206: "No"), the decision unit 134 determines to stop moving the character C from the current position (step S208), and ends the processing of this flowchart.

If there is a path L (step S206: “Yes”), the decision unit 134 determines whether there is one path L, that is, one of the two directions corresponding to the touched overlapping area RB. It is determined whether there is only a path (L) extending to or whether there are two paths (L) heading in each of the two directions (step S210). When there is one path L (step S210: "Yes"), the decision unit 134 determines the movement direction of the character C to be the second direction (step S212), and ends the processing of this flowchart. . The second direction is the direction in which the one path L extends. In addition, when there is not one path (L) (step S210: “No”), that is, when there are two paths (L), the decision unit 134 determines the movement direction of the character C as the third direction. and (step S214), the processing of this flowchart ends. The third direction is a direction determined based on the touch position in the overlapping area RB. More specifically, the decision unit 134 determines the direction (first) corresponding to the non-overlapping region (RC) closer to the touch position among the two non-overlapping regions (RC) adjacent to the touched overlapping region (RB). 3 directions), determines the direction of movement of the character (C).

When the decision processing of step S104 is completed, if the direction of movement of the character C from the current position is determined by the decision processing (steps S204, S212, S214), the game control unit 131 moves the game space in the determined movement direction. Move the character (C) in (G). Additionally, when the game control unit 131 determines to stop the movement of the character C through the decision processing (step S208), it stops the movement of the character C in the game space G.

Additionally, when the decision process in step S104 is completed, the selection unit 136 determines whether the direction of movement of the character C from the current position has been determined by the decision process (step S106). When the direction of movement from the current position is not determined (step S106: “No”), that is, when there is no path (L) through which the character (C) can move and stops moving at the current position, the control unit 130: Return to step S100.

On the other hand, when the direction of movement from the current position is determined (step S106: "Yes"), the selection unit 136 determines the connection point P where the other path L connects to the path L on the movement direction side. It is determined whether it exists (step S108). If there is no connection point P (step S108: "No"), the control unit 130 returns to step S100. On the other hand, if there is a connection point P (step S108: "Yes"), the selection unit 136 executes a selection processing subroutine to select the movement direction of the character C at the connection point P. Do it (step S110).

Figure 9 is a flowchart showing the selection process. The selection unit 136 determines whether the touch position indicated by the touch position information is located in any non-overlapping area RC of the manipulation area R (step S300). When the touch position is located in the non-overlapping area RC (step S300: “Yes”), the selection unit 136 extends from the connection point P in a direction corresponding to the touched non-overlapping area RC. It is determined whether there is a suitable path (L) (step S302).

If there is a path L (step S302: "Yes"), the selection unit 136 selects the fourth direction as the movement direction of the character C from the connection point P (step S304), and The processing of the flowchart ends. The fourth direction is a direction corresponding to the touched non-overlapping region RC. On the other hand, if there is no path L (step S302: "No"), the selection unit 136 selects to stop the movement of the character C at the connection point P (step S308), and Processing ends.

If the touch position is not located in the non-overlapping area (RC) (step S300: “No”), it means that the touch position is located in the overlapping area (RB). The selection unit 136 determines whether there is a path L extending from the connection point P in at least one of the two directions corresponding to the touched overlapping area RB (step S306). If there is no path L (step S306: “No”), the selection unit 136 selects to stop the movement of the character C at the connection point P (step S308) and performs the processing in this flow chart. Quit.

If there is a path L (step S306: “Yes”), the selection unit 136 determines whether the path L is one, that is, in one of two directions corresponding to the touched overlapping area RB. It is determined whether there is only an extending path (L) or whether there are two paths (L) heading in two directions respectively (step S310). When there is one path L (step S310: "Yes"), the selection unit 136 selects the fifth direction as the movement direction of the character C (step S312), and the processing of this flowchart ends. . The fifth direction is the direction in which the one path L extends from the connection point P. In addition, when there is not one path L (step S310: "No"), that is, when there are two paths L, the selection unit 136 selects the sixth direction as the moving direction of the character C. and (step S314), the processing of this flowchart ends. The sixth direction is selected based on the touch position in the overlap region RB. More specifically, the selection unit 136 selects the direction (first) corresponding to the non-overlapping region (RC) closer to the touch position among the two non-overlapping regions (RC) adjacent to the touched overlapping region (RB). 6 directions), select the direction of movement of the character (C).

When the selection process in step S110 ends, the display control unit 138 determines whether the direction of movement of the character C from the connection point P has been selected through the selection process (step S112). If the direction of movement from the connection point (P) is not selected (step S112: "No"), that is, there is no path (L) through which the character (C) can move from the connection point (P), When stopping movement, the control unit 130 returns to step S100.

On the other hand, when the direction of movement from the connection point P is selected (step S112: "Yes"), the display control unit 138 displays the selection result image in the game space G, that is, the character at the connection point P. An image showing the direction of movement of (C) is displayed (step S114), and the control unit 130 returns to step S100. For example, if the character C passes the connection point P after the selection result image is displayed in step S114, the judgment of whether there is a connection point P in the movement direction in step S108 is "No". Therefore, the process does not reach step S114 and the selection result image is not displayed. Also, for example, after the selection result image is displayed in step S114, the character C changes the movement direction and, as a result, the connection point P is no longer located in the movement direction, in the movement direction in step S108. Since the determination of whether there is a connection point P on the side is "No", the process does not reach step S114 and the selection result image is not displayed.

As explained above, according to the first embodiment, when there is a connection point between the paths L on the movement direction side of the character C in the game space G, the selection unit 136 selects the connection point at the connection point. The movement direction of the character C is selected, and the display control unit 138 displays the selection result image before the character C reaches the connection point P. As a result, the user can determine in advance the movement direction of the character C at the connection point P, and erroneous operations such as instructions to move the character C in an unintended direction can be suppressed.

In the first embodiment, for example, the configuration illustrated below may be adopted.

[Variation A1]

In the first embodiment described above, the display control unit 138 displayed the selection result image at a position based on the connection point P in the game space G. Not limited to this, the display control unit 138 may display the selection result image at a position based on the character C in the game space G. Specifically, for example, as shown in FIG. 17, a mark M5, which is a selection result display, may be displayed in front of and near the character C8.

The “position based on the character (C)” may be, for example, a position that has a predetermined positional relationship with the character (C), a position that is within a predetermined distance or less from the character (C), or a position that is within a predetermined distance or less from the character (C). The position may be in a predetermined direction based on (C). Specifically, the “position based on the character C” may be, for example, the current position of the character C in the game space G, or the path forward or backward in the direction of movement of the character C. It may be the top position. Additionally, the “position based on the character C” may be, for example, a movement-restricted space around the character C (for example, on the block B). Generally, a user playing a game often watches the character (C). By displaying the selection result image at a position based on the character C, the user can check the selection result image without significantly moving his/her gaze away from the character C.

[Variation A2]

In the above-described first embodiment, the selection result image was an image showing the selection result at the connection point P located within the display range of the touch panel 11. Not limited to this, for example, a selection result image corresponding to a connection point P located outside the display range of the touch panel 11 may be displayed. That is, the display control unit 138 causes the touch panel 11 to display an image representing a part of the game space G, and selects the selection result image within the range displayed on the touch panel 11 in the game space G. It may be displayed at a position based on the positional relationship between (hereinafter referred to as “display range”) and the connection point P.

“An image representing a part of the game space” is, for example, an image that extracts a part of the game space (G), and is an image that does not display the entire area of the game space (G). An image representing a part of the game space G is, for example, an image extracted from a predetermined range based on the position of the character C in the game space G. In addition, the “position based on the positional relationship between the display range and the connection point” may be, for example, a position that is selectively changed depending on whether the connection point P is included in the display range. For example, when the connection point (P) is located within the display range, the connection point (P) is displayed, and when the connection point (P) is located outside the display range, it is placed on the character (C) (or on the character within the display range). The position between (C) and the connection point) may be defined as “a position based on the positional relationship between the display range and the connection point.”

17 and 18 are diagrams showing an example of a display mode of a display selection result image on the touch panel 11 in Modification A2. 17 and 18 show the game space G wider than the display range 11A of the touch panel 11. 17 and 18, the display range 11A of the touch panel 11 is a predetermined range based on the position of the character C8. Accordingly, as the character C8 moves, the display range 11A of the touch panel 11 also moves. The character C8 is moving to the right along the path L12 extending in the X-axis direction. Outside the display range 11A on the movement direction side of the character C8, the path L12 is connected to the path L13 extending in the Y-axis direction. The connection point between the path L12 and the path L13 is called P5.

For example, when the area to be processed by the selection unit 136 (e.g., map data acquisition range) is wider than the display range 11A at least in the direction of movement of the character C8 (e.g., FIG. 17 (in the case of the area 136A shown in ), the direction of movement at the connection point P5 is selected even before the connection point P5 is displayed on the touch panel 11. In the example of FIG. 17, it is assumed that the character C8 moves upward from the connection point P5, for example.

The display control unit 138 displays this selection result even before the connection point P5 is displayed on the touch panel 11. Specifically, for example, as shown in FIG. 17, a mark M5, which is a selection result image, may be displayed near the character C8. The display position of the mark M5 changes in conjunction with the movement of the character C. That is, the mark M5 is displayed so that its display position and the position of the character C8 are constant. The mark M5 is a triangle whose base extends along the It has a connected shape. This mark M5 reminds the user to move upward.

By looking at the mark M5, the user can know in advance (before the connection point P5 enters the display range) that there is a connection point P5 in the moving direction of the character C8. Additionally, by looking at the mark M5, the user can know in advance (before reaching the connection point P5) that the moving direction of the character C8 at the connection point P5 is upward. Additionally, in general, a user playing a game often watches the character (C). By displaying the mark M5 near the character C8, the user can check the mark M5 without significantly moving his/her gaze from the character C8.

In Fig. 17, the mark M5 is displayed in front of and near the character C8, but it may be at various “positions based on the character C” as shown in Modification A1. It can also be said that Fig. 17 shows the display mode of Modification A1.

In addition, for example, as shown in FIG. 18, the mark M5 may be displayed at an end portion close to the connection point P5 among the display range 11A of the touch panel 11. By displaying the mark M5 at the end of the touch panel 11, the user can intuitively grasp the direction in which the connection point P5 is located.

17, when the character C8 moves and the connection point P5 enters the display range of the touch panel 11, for example, the display position of the mark M5 is changed to the connection point. The position may be changed to (P5), or the display position of the mark M5 may be left near the character C8. Additionally, for example, the mark M5 may be displayed at two locations near the connection point P5 and the character C8. Furthermore, in the display mode of FIG. 18, when the character C8 moves and the connection point P5 enters the display range of the touch panel 11, for example, the display position of the mark M5 becomes the connection point. The movement of the mark M5 with respect to the game space G may be stopped at a timing that overlaps with (P5), and the display position of the mark M5 may be set as the position of the connection point P5.

Additionally, for example, the display mode of the selection result image may be changed based on the position of the display range 11A and the connection point P5, or in other words, the positional relationship between the character C and the connection point P5. . Specifically, for example, as the position of the character C and the connection point P5 becomes closer, the display color of the selection result image becomes darker, the size of the selection result image increases, or the blinking speed of the selection result image increases. You can also increase it. As a result, the user can intuitively grasp the positional relationship between the connection point P and the character C that are not in the display range of the touch panel 11.

[Variation A3]

In the first embodiment described above, the selection unit 136 selects the movement direction at the connection point P closest to the character C on the path L along which the character C moves, and the display control unit ( 138) displayed an image of the selection result. Not limited to this, the selection unit 136, for example, selects the movement direction at each of the plurality of connection points P on the path L along which the character C moves, and the display control unit 138 ) may display each selection result image.

FIG. 19 is a diagram showing an example of the display on the touch panel 11 in Modification A3. The touch panel 11 shown in FIG. 19 has the same game space G as in FIGS. 4 to 6, that is, a path L5 extending in the Y-axis direction (up and down direction) and the X-axis direction (left and right directions). An area including a path L6 extending to and a connection point P3 of the path L5 and the path L6 is displayed. Here, the path L5 is connected to the path L14 at a connection point P6 located above the connection point P3. The path L14 extends in the X-axis direction (left and right directions), and the path width is equal to the character length. The block B is placed above the connection point P6, so the character C4, which has moved upward along the path L5, cannot move above the connection point P6. In other words, the connection point P6 is the terminal of the path L5.

Here, as shown in FIG. 19, it is assumed that the character C4 is located below the connection point P3 of the path L5 and that the touch position is in the overlapping area RB1A. In this case, as explained using FIGS. 4 and 5 , the decision unit 134 determines the movement direction of the character C4 on the path L5 to be upward. Additionally, the selection unit 136 selects the moving direction of the character C4 at the connection point P3 to be upward. Before the character C4 reaches the connection point P3, the display control unit 138 displays a mark M1 indicating that the movement direction of the character C4 at the connection point P3 is upward in the game space ( It is displayed near the connection point (P3) of G).

As a result of moving the connection point P3 upward, the character C4 reaches the connection point P6. That is, on the direction of movement of the character C4, there is a connection point P6 with the path L14. For this reason, the selection unit 136 selects the movement direction of the character C4 at the connection point P6 based on the touch position. In the example of Figure 19, the touch location is in the overlapping area RB1A. Although the overlapping area RB1A (overlapping area RB1) corresponds to the upper direction and the right direction, the direction in which movement at the connection point P6 is possible is to the right or to the left. That is, as in pattern 2-1, the path L extending in one of the two directions (upward direction and right direction) corresponding to the overlapping area RB1 (path L14 extending in the right direction) ) exists only. Accordingly, the selection unit 136 selects the movement direction of the character C4 at the connection point P6 to the right, and the display control unit 138 selects the movement direction of the character C4 at the connection point P6. The image resulting from the direction selection is displayed near the connection point P6 in the game space G.

That is, the selection unit 136 selects the first direction as the movement direction of the character C at the first connection point, the touch position indicated by the touch position information exists in the overlap area RB, and , If there is a second connection point on the movement direction side of the character C that has passed the connection point P, where the third path heading in the third direction and the first path connect, based on the touch position information, 2 Select the movement direction of the character C at the connection point from the first direction and the third direction. The display control unit 138 displays a selection result image corresponding to the first connection location and a selection result image corresponding to the second connection location in the game space G.

The “third direction” is a direction in the game space (G). The third direction is at least a different direction from the first direction. Additionally, the third direction may be different from the first and second directions. Additionally, the third direction may be the same direction as the second direction. When applied to the example using FIG. 19, the first direction is upward, the first connection point is at the connection point P3, the overlapping area RB is at the overlapping area RB1A, and the third direction is towards the right. , the third path is to the path L14, the first path is to the path L5, the second connection point is to the connection point P6, the selection result image corresponding to the first connection point is to the mark M1, The selection result images corresponding to the second connection locations respectively correspond to the mark M6.

By doing this, the user can check the direction of movement at the plurality of connection points (P) in advance (before the character (C) reaches the connection point (P)) and determine whether to change the touch position. Therefore, erroneous operation can be suppressed. In particular, when the distance between adjacent connection points (P) is short, in an aspect in which only the selection results at the front connection point (P) are displayed when viewed from the character (C), the movement direction at the next connection point (P) There is a possibility that the operation of instructions may be delayed. By displaying the movement direction at the plurality of connection points P in advance, the user can operate the movement direction indication with sufficient margin.

[Variation A4]

In the first embodiment, a selection result image is displayed when the direction of movement at the connection point P is determined, and when movement of the character C is stopped at the connection point P (step S112 in FIG. 7: In case of “no”), no indication was made. Not limited to this, the display control unit 138 may display an image indicating that even when the movement of the character C is stopped at the connection point P.

FIG. 20 is a diagram showing an example of a display on the touch panel 11 in modification example A4. The touch panel 11 shown in FIG. 20 includes a path L15 extending in the Y-axis direction (up and down direction), a path L16 extending in the X-axis direction (left and right directions), and a path L15 and a path. The area including the connection point P7 of (L16) is displayed. The block B is placed above the connection point P7, so the character C9, which has moved upward along the path L15, cannot move above the connection point P7. In other words, the connection point P7 is the terminal of the path L15. Additionally, the block B is also placed on the right side of the connection point P7, so the character C9, which has moved to the right along the path L16, cannot move to the right of the connection point P7. In other words, the connection point P7 is the terminal of the path L16.

It is assumed that the character C9 is located lower than the connection point P7 on the path L15, and that the touch position is in the overlapping area RB1. In this case, the decision unit 134 determines the movement direction of the character C9 along the path L15 to be upward. A connection point P7 is located on the movement direction side of the path L15. The selection unit 136 selects the movement direction of the character C9 at the connection point P7 with reference to map data ahead of the movement direction of the character C. For example, in Figure 20, the movement of the character C9 is blocked by the block B above the connection point P7. For example, if a path extending to the right is connected to the connection point P7, the character C9 moves to the right because the touch position is at RB1, and stopping can be avoided. However, the path L16 extending only in the left direction is connected to the connection point P7, so stopping cannot be avoided. Accordingly, the selection unit 136 selects that the character C9 stops at the connection point P7.

The display control unit 138 displays an image showing that the character C9 stops at the connection point P7 as a selection result image in the game space G. In the example of FIG. 20, the display control unit 138 displays a mark M7 of “×” at the position of the connection point P7. The display position of the mark M7 is arbitrary, but it is desirable for the user to be able to determine at which position the character C9 will stop, so for example, it is preferable that the position be based on a point where the movement of the character C9 is blocked. do.

Also, for example, in the case where the decision unit 134 determines that the movement of the character C is stopped at a place other than the connection point P (for example, a dead end of the path L), , an image indicating that the movement of the character C has stopped may be displayed. For example, the decision unit 134 determines that the character (C) is moving toward a block (B) farther than the minimum movement distance of the character (C), and that the character (C) is at the position of the block (B). When the movement stops, it may be determined in advance (before the distance between the character C and the block B becomes less than the minimum movement distance of the character C) that the movement of the character C be stopped. In this case as well, the display control unit 138 may display an image showing the result of the decision to stop by the decision unit 134 in the game space G.

As shown in FIG. 2B, the selection section 136 is part of the decision section 134. Therefore, for example, as illustrated in FIG. 20, even in the case where the selection unit 136 selects the character C to stop at the connection point P, the decision unit 134 selects the character C. This can be said to be an aspect when it is decided to stop movement.

That is, the determination unit 134 determines that the touch position indicated by the touch position information exists in the first area or the second area, and also determines the first direction and the second direction in the movement direction of the character C in the game space G. If there is a location where movement in the direction is blocked, it is decided to stop the movement of the character (C) at the location where movement is blocked. The display control unit 138 displays an image showing the decision result by the decision unit 134 in the game space G. Applying to the example using FIG. 20, the first area is in the upward direction, the second area is in the right direction, the first direction is in the upward direction, the second direction is in the right direction, and the location where movement is prevented is the connection location ( In P7), the image representing the decision result respectively corresponds to the mark M7.

“A location where movement is prevented” is a location where an obstacle (environmental component) that restricts the movement of the character (C), such as a block (B), is placed. Additionally, the “image showing the decision result” is, for example, an image suggesting that the movement of the character C is stopped. The “image representing the decision result” may be an image that can be easily distinguished from the “image representing the selection result” such as the mark M1 in FIG. 4, for example, a × mark or a stop as shown in FIG. 20. It may be an image imitating a cover, etc.

By doing this, the user can determine in advance that the character C will stop on the path L, and can perform operations to avoid stopping (for example, changing the touch position) if necessary.

[Variation A5]

In the first embodiment, the display control unit 138 may display an image indicating the touch position in the operation area R, particularly in the overlapping area RB. Additionally, this image may also serve as a selection result image.

FIGS. 21 to 23 are diagrams showing an example of the display on the touch panel 11 in modification example A5. The touch panel 11 shown in FIGS. 21 to 23 includes a path L5 extending in the Y-axis direction (up and down) in the game space G, and an An area including a path L6 extending to and a connection point P3 of the path L5 and the path L6 is displayed.

As shown in FIG. 21, for example, when the character C4 is located lower than the connection point P3 on the path L5 and the touch position is in the non-overlapping area RC1, the decision is made. The unit 134 determines the moving direction of the character C4 to be upward according to the pattern 1-1. The selection unit 136 selects the upward movement direction of the character C4 at the connection point P3 according to the pattern 1-1. That is, movement to the path (L5) is selected.

The display control unit 138 displays the mark M8 as a selection result image. The mark M8 is a mark indicating the path L5 selected by the selection unit 136 among the two paths L5 and L6 connected at the connection point P3. Specifically, the mark M8 has three triangles whose base extends along the width direction of the path L5 and whose vertical angle is located on the upward side with respect to the base, connected along the extension direction of the path L5. It takes shape. The three triangles constituting the mark M8 are displayed in the same color tone. Additionally, the mark M8 is on the path L5 near the connection point P3. This mark M8 reminds the user to move to the path L5.

From the state in FIG. 21, it is assumed that the touch position T has moved to the overlapping area RB1A, for example, as shown in FIG. 22. The touch position T in FIG. 22 is an area close to the non-overlapping area RC1 among the overlapping areas RB1A. The selection unit 136 selects the movement direction of the character C4 at the connection point P3 according to the above pattern 2-2. Since the touch position T is located in the overlapping area RB1A adjacent to the non-overlapping area RC1 among the overlapping areas RB1, the selection unit 136 moves the character C4 in the upward direction, that is, Select path (L5).

The display control unit 138 continues to display the mark M8 on the path L5 and displays the mark M9 on the path L6 as a selection result image. The mark M9 is a triangle whose base extends along the width direction of the path L6 and whose vertical angle is located on the right side with respect to the base. The color of the mark M9 is displayed in a lighter tone (e.g., lower in brightness or saturation) than the three triangles that make up the mark M8. Additionally, among the three triangles constituting the mark M8, the one furthest from the connection point P3 is displayed in a lighter color tone compared to the mark M8 in FIG. 21. As described above, the mark M8 indicates that the path L5 has been selected as the movement direction of the character C4. In addition, the mark M9 is in a state where the touch position T changes compared to FIG. 21, so that the path L6 can also be selected as the moving direction of the character C4, that is, the touch position T It indicates that it has entered the overlap area (RB1).

Furthermore, from the state in FIG. 22, for example, as shown in FIG. 23, the touch position T is assumed to have changed to an area close to the overlapping area RB1B among the overlapping areas RB1A. In FIG. 23 , as in the case of FIG. 22 , the selection result by the selection unit 136 is the path L5. Meanwhile, the display control unit 138 changes the display mode of the mark M8 and the mark M9. Specifically, for example, the mark M9 has two triangles whose base extends along the width direction of the path L6 and whose vertical angle is located on the right side with respect to the base, connected along the path L6. It is done. That is, the mark M9 in FIG. 23 has one additional triangle compared to the mark M9 in FIG. 22. The color tone of the two triangles constituting the mark M9 is darker on the side closer to the connection point P3, and lighter on the side farther from the connection point P3. Additionally, the color tone of the three triangles that make up the mark M8 also becomes lighter as the distance from the connection point P3 increases.

This display indicates to the user that the path L5 has been selected as the moving direction of the character C4 and that the touch position T is approaching the area (overlapping area RB1B) where the path L6 is selected. It can be recognized. For example, the user can determine the touch position in the operation area R even without looking at the operation area R, which is advantageous in improving operability.

In addition, for example, from the state shown in FIG. 23, when the touch position T enters the overlapping area RB1B, the direction of movement at the connection point P3 becomes rightward. In this case, the display control unit 138 adds one triangle to the mark M9 to display a shape in which three triangles are connected, and also deletes one triangle from the mark M8 to display a shape in which two triangles are connected. It is displayed as As a result, the display area of the mark M9 becomes larger than that of the mark M8, and the user determines that the path L6 corresponding to the mark M9 is the path L selected as the movement direction at the connection point P3. ) becomes recognizable. In addition, when the touch position T moves to a position close to the non-overlapping area RC2 among the overlapping areas RB1B, the display control unit 138 displays the mark M9 in the shape of three connected triangles. Delete another triangle from M8) to make 1 triangle. Additionally, when the touch position T moves to the non-overlapping area RC2, the display control unit 138 ends displaying the mark M8 and displays only the mark M9.

That is, when the touch position T is located in the overlapping area RB between the first area and the second area, the display control unit 138 establishes a positional relationship between the touch position and at least either the first area or the second area. Displays the image it represents. In this case, the display control unit 138 displays a first image representing the direction selected by the selection unit 136 among the first direction and the second direction, and a selection unit 136 among the first direction and the second direction. displays a second image representing a direction not selected, and changes the visual effect of the first image and the visual effect of the second image based on the touch position in the overlapping area RB.

When applied to the examples of FIGS. 21 to 23, the first area is in the upper direction area RA1, the second area is in the right direction area RA2, and the overlapping area RB is in the overlapping area RB1, the positional relationship The images representing correspond to the mark M8 and mark M9, respectively. Additionally, the first direction corresponds to the upward direction, the second direction corresponds to the right direction, the first image corresponds to the mark M8, and the second image corresponds to the mark M9. Additionally, changing the visual effect corresponds to increasing or decreasing the number of triangles in the mark M8 and mark M9 and changing the display color of the triangles.

In addition, “changing the visual effect” may also mean, for example, changing the number, saturation, display area, etc. of the first image or the second image. When it is desired to enhance the visual effect, for example, the number of first images or second images may be increased, saturation may be increased, display area may be increased, etc., or a plurality of these may be performed. When it is desired to weaken the visual effect, for example, the number of first or second images may be reduced, saturation may be reduced, display area may be reduced, or a plurality of these may be performed.

Images representing positional relationships are not limited to those illustrated in FIGS. 21 to 23, and various forms can be applied. For example, images representing positional relationships may be displays such as marks M10 and M11 shown in FIG. 24 . In FIG. 24 , the touch location T is located in an area close to the non-overlapping area RC1 among the overlapping areas RB1A. In other words, it is the same as the state shown in FIG. 22. The selection unit 136 selects the moving direction of the character C4 at the connection point P3 as upward, that is, the path L5.

The display control unit 138 displays the mark M10 on the path L5 and the mark M11 on the path L6. The mark M10 is a triangle whose base extends in the width direction of the path L5 and whose vertical angle is located upward with respect to the base. The mark M11 is a triangle whose base extends in the width direction of the path L6 and whose vertical angle is located to the right with respect to the base. The height of the mark M10 is longer than that of the mark M11, and the area of the mark M10 is also displayed larger than that of the mark M11. Additionally, the mark M10 is displayed with a darker color tone (for example, higher brightness or saturation) than the mark M11. Since the mark M10 is larger than the mark M11 and is displayed in bold, the user can recognize that the path L5 is the movement direction of the character C4.

When the touch position T moves to an area close to the overlapping area RB1B among the overlapping areas RB1A, the display control unit 138 keeps the display color the same, lowers the height of the mark M10, and lowers the height of the mark M11. Increase the height. As a result, the area of the mark M10 is relatively small, and the area of the mark M11 is relatively large. Accordingly, the user recognizes that the area where the path L6 corresponding to the mark M11 is selected is approaching. When the touch position T becomes the boundary between the overlapping area RB1A and the overlapping area RB1B, the display control unit 138 equalizes the height of the mark M10 and the height of the mark M11. When the touch position T enters the overlapping area RB1B, the selection unit 136 sets the movement direction of the character C4 as the path L6. The display control unit 138 increases the height of the mark M11 higher than the height of the mark M10 and displays the mark M11 in a darker color tone than the mark M10. As a result, the area of the mark M11 is larger than that of the mark M10, and the mark M11 stands out more than the mark M10. Accordingly, the user recognizes that the path L6 corresponding to the mark M11 is the path L selected as the movement direction at the connection point P3.

The image representing the positional relationship is not limited to the form described above, and may be, for example, a direction indicator indicating the same direction as the vector heading from the reference point Q of the operation area R to the touch position.

With this display, the user can recognize the selection result by the selection unit 136 and the touch position T, which is advantageous in improving operability.

[Variation A6]

As described above, the block B may disappear due to, for example, the use of an item or the movement of the character C. In this case, the space occupied by the disappeared block (B) becomes part of the path (L). In other words, the shape of the path L may change as the game progresses. Additionally, depending on the game specifications, for example, it may be possible that during the game, a block (B) is placed at a location that was the path (L), making it impossible for the character (C) to move to that location. . When the shape of the path (L) in the game space (G) changes, the selection unit 136 determines whether a change has occurred in the direction of movement of the character (C), and if a change has occurred (or whether there is a change or not) (without), reselect the path along which the character (C) moves. For example, the selection unit 136 reacquires the map data of the game space (G) every time the block (B) disappears in the game space (G) or at a predetermined period, and shapes the path (L) Determine whether this has changed. When the prediction result by the selection unit 136 changes, the display control unit 138 displays the changed selection result image in the game space G.

That is, when the arrangement of the block B changes, the selection unit 136 may reselect the path L along which the character C moves based on the arrangement of the block B after the change. Additionally, when the selection result by the selection unit 136 changes due to a change in the arrangement of the block B, the display control unit 228 may display the selection result image after the change in the game space G. do. “Change in the shape of the environment” may be, for example, a change in the surface shape of an environmental component such as a block B, an increase or decrease in the number of environmental components, or a change in the size of the environmental component. As a result, the user can accurately determine the direction of movement of the character C even when the shape of the path changes, thereby improving convenience in the game.

[Variation A7]

In the first embodiment, images showing the movement direction selected by the selection unit 136, such as mark M1 (see Fig. 5) and M2 (see Fig. 6), are displayed as selection result images. However, the selection result image is not limited to this, and may be, for example, a symbol that does not indicate a specific direction. Specifically, for example, an icon that does not remind of a specific direction, such as a circle on the path L in the selected direction, may be used as an image. Additionally, the selection result image may be, for example, an image showing a movement direction not selected by the selection unit 136, or, for example, an image that prevents movement in a direction not selected by the selection unit 136. Any image representing an object or symbol is sufficient. Additionally, the selection result image may be, for example, a visual effect that does not have a specific shape. The visual effect may be, for example, the path L in the selected direction displayed slightly darker or brighter, or fog may appear in the unselected direction.

[B: Second embodiment]

Next, the second embodiment will be described. In each example below, for elements whose functions are the same as those of the first embodiment, the symbols used in the description of the first embodiment are used and detailed descriptions thereof are appropriately omitted.

In the first embodiment, the acceptable movement directions in the operation area R were limited to four directions: upward, downward, left, and right. On the other hand, in the second embodiment, the operation area R can accept movement instructions in any direction. The movement instruction in an arbitrary direction is not limited to one in which the direction can be specified steplessly, but may also be a stepwise direction designation according to the direction resolution in the game application program, for example. In this embodiment, the acceptable movement directions in the operation area R are at least a number exceeding the four directions of up, down, left, and right, which are the extension directions of the path L in the game space G.

Meanwhile, in the second embodiment as well, blocks B are placed in the game space G, and the movement of the character C may be hindered by the blocks B. That is, in the second embodiment, the direction of movement of the character C is limited only by (1) the environment (for example, the arrangement of the blocks B) on the game space G.

Fig. 10 is a diagram showing the movement mode of the character C in the second embodiment. In FIG. 10, the touch panel 11 includes a path L7 extending in the X-axis direction and having a path width of the character length, and a path L7 extending in the A game space (G) including a movable area (referred to as “square” for convenience) (S1) is displayed. The path L7 is connected to the path L8 at the connection point P4. The path L8 extends in the Y-axis direction and the path width is the character length. A path L9 extending in the X-axis direction is connected to the left side of the square S1, and paths L10 and L11 are connected to the right side of the square S1. The paths L9, L10, and L11 all have a path width of character length.

In the second embodiment, the character C5 located in the square S1 can move in any direction indicated by the user. Also, for convenience, Figure 8 shows eight arrows indicating the direction of movement of the character C5, but in reality, there are a number of directions in which the character C5 can move, depending on the direction resolution in the game application program. . Meanwhile, also in the second embodiment, the movement direction of the character C6 located on the path L is limited to the direction in which the path L extends. That is, for example, the movement direction of the character C6 located on the path L7 is limited to the left and right directions, which are the extension directions of the path L7.

FIG. 11A is a block diagram showing an example of the hardware configuration of the information processing device 20 according to the second embodiment. The information processing device 20 according to the second embodiment includes a touch panel 11, a storage device 12, and a control device 22. The configuration of the touch panel 11 and the memory device 12 is the same as that of the first embodiment.

The control device 22, like the control device 13 of the first embodiment, is a processor such as a CPU. The control device 22 comprehensively controls each element of the information processing device 20. The control device 22 functions as the control unit 220 shown in FIG. 11B by executing the program stored in the storage device 12.

FIG. 11B is a block diagram showing an example of the functional configuration of the control unit 220 according to the second embodiment. The control unit 220 functions as a game control unit 221, an acquisition unit 222, a designation unit 224, a prediction unit 226, and a display control unit 228. Additionally, some or all of the functions of the control unit 220 may be implemented with a dedicated electronic circuit.

The game control unit 221 controls the progress of the game, similar to the game control unit 131 in the first embodiment. The acquisition unit 222 acquires touch position information indicating the touch position on the touch panel 11, similar to the acquisition unit 132 in the first embodiment.

The designation unit 224 specifies the direction of movement of the character C in the game space based on the touch position information. The movement direction specified by the designation unit 224 is the movement direction from the current position of the character C. Specifically, the designator 224 first specifies the movement direction indicated by the user (hereinafter referred to as the “user indicated direction”) based on the touch position in the operation area R. For example, the designation unit 224 determines the direction from the reference point Q of the manipulation area R toward the touch position T as the user indicated direction. Next, the designation unit 224 refers to the map data of the game space (G) and determines whether the character (C) can move from the current position in the direction indicated by the user. More specifically, the designation unit 224 determines whether a movement area extending at least equivalent to the minimum movement distance extends from the current position of the character C in the direction indicated by the user. If movement is possible in the direction indicated by the user, the designation unit 224 specifies the direction indicated by the user as the direction of movement of the character C.

On the other hand, when it is not possible to move in the user-instructed direction, the designation unit 224 specifies the approximate instruction direction based on the touch position in the operation area R. Fig. 12 is a diagram showing the relationship between the operation area R and the approximate instruction direction in the second embodiment. The operation area R has a reference point Q, an upper direction area RD1, a right direction area RD2, a lower direction area RD3, and a left direction area RD4. Hereinafter, the upper direction area RD1, the right direction area RD2, the lower direction area RD3, and the left direction area RD4 may be referred to as "direction area RD". The upper area RD1 is set above the reference point Q on the touch panel 11, and the right area RD2, lower area RD3, and left area RD4 are set above the reference point Q. , are set on the right, bottom, and left, respectively. The upper direction area RD1 corresponds to the upper direction of the game space G, and the right direction area RD2, the lower direction area RD3, and the left direction area RD4 correspond to the upper direction of the game space G. The direction, downward direction, and left direction are respectively corresponded.

The upper direction area RD1, the right direction area RD2, the lower direction area RD3, and the left direction area RD4 each have a central angle around the reference point Q, and the outer edge of the operation area R is an arc. It has a fan shape. In the second embodiment, the central angle of this fan shape is the angle obtained by dividing 360° into four equal parts, that is, 90°. For this reason, in the second embodiment, an overlapping area where adjacent direction areas RD overlap is not formed.

In addition, in this embodiment, no overlapping area is formed in the operation area R, but the direction area RD may be set so that an overlapping area is formed as in the first embodiment. In this case, the movement direction of the character C is specified according to the patterns 1-1, 1-2, 2-1, 2-2, and 2-3 shown in the first embodiment.

The designator 224 determines in which direction area RD the touch position in the operation area R is located, and determines the direction corresponding to the direction area RD in which the touch position is located as the approximate instruction direction. do. The designation unit 224 refers to the map of the game space G and determines whether the character C can move in the approximate direction from the current position. More specifically, the designation unit 224 refers to the map data and determines whether a movement area extending at least equivalent to the minimum movement distance is extended from the current position of the character C toward the approximate instruction direction. If movement in the approximate instruction direction is possible, the designation unit 224 designates the approximate instruction direction as the movement direction of the character C.

On the other hand, when it is not possible to move in the estimated direction, the designation unit 224 designates movement of the character C to be stopped. In other words, if there is a location in the game space G where movement in the direction of movement of the character C is blocked, the designation unit 224 specifies stopping the movement of the character C at that location. do.

Describing in detail using FIG. 10 , for example, when the character C is located in the center of the square S1 (position of the character C5), the user selects the reference point Q in the manipulation area R. When the touch position T in the upper right (near the boundary between the upper area RD1 and the right area RD2) is touched, the designation unit 224 specifies the moving direction of the character C as the upper right. do. This is because the block B that prevents movement is not placed in the upper right direction when viewed from the character C located in the center of the square S1.

Meanwhile, for example, when the character C is located on the path L7 (position of the character C6) and the user touches the touch position T, the designation unit 224 moves in the approximate direction. Specifies the direction of movement based on This is because a block B that prevents movement is placed in the upper right direction when viewed from the character C located on the path L7. When the touch position T is located in the upper direction area RD1, the designation unit 224 designates to stop the movement of the character C. This is because a block B that prevents movement is placed upward when viewed from the character C located on the path L7. When the touch location T is located in the right direction area RD2, the designation unit 224 designates the movement direction of the character C to the right. This is because, when viewed from the character C located on the path L7, the block B that prevents movement is not placed to the right, making it a movement-possible area.

If there are a plurality of paths (L) through which the character (C) can move in the game space (G), the prediction unit 226 determines the path along which the character (C) moves among the plurality of paths (L). Prediction is made based on the direction of movement specified by the government 224 and the shape of the environment that limits the movement of the character C in the game space G.

The path (L) on which the character (C) can move may be, for example, a path (L) located on the direction of movement of the character (C) and located on an extension of the current direction of movement, or a path (L) located on the side of the direction of movement of the character (C). Although it is not on the extended line, it is a path that can be reached when the direction of movement changes depending on the shape of the path (L) (for example, when entering an area where movement is possible along the approximate direction of the user from an area where movement is possible along the direction indicated by the user, etc.) This may be the path, or it may be a path that is reachable when the touch position on the operation area R is changed by the user, although it is not an extension of the current moving direction. In addition, the plurality of paths (L) through which the character (C) can move may be, for example, a path (L) along which the character (C) is currently moving and another path (L) connected to the path (L), There may be a plurality of paths connected to the square (S) where the character (C) can move in any direction.

For example, in Figure 10, when the character C is located in the square S1, the paths (L9, L10, L11) connecting to the square S1 are a plurality of paths through which the character C can move ( L). In addition, for example, when the character C is located on the path L7, the path L7 and the path L8 below the connection point P4 are a plurality of paths L that can be moved.

The prediction unit 226 obtains information on the path L along which the character C can move by, for example, referring to map data of the game space G included in the application program of the game. For example, the prediction unit 226 refers to map data in a predetermined range from the current position of the character C in the game space G to determine whether there are multiple paths L through which the character C can move. judge.

FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a method of predicting the path L by the prediction unit 226. In FIG. 13, a game space G of the same extent as that of FIG. 10 is displayed on the touch panel 11. If the character (C) does not pass through a freely movable area (such as a square (S)) until it reaches the plurality of movable paths (L), the prediction unit 226 sets the designation unit 224 to It is predicted to move along a path (L) extending in the direction of movement from the specified current location. For example, when the character (C6) is moving along the path (L7) to the left, the user's touch location is on a straight line extending left along the X-axis from the reference point (Q) (moving in the direction indicated by the user). In this case, for example, the touch position (T1)) or in another left direction area (RD4) (when moving in the approximate direction, for example, the touch position (T2)). In either case, as long as the touch position does not change, the character C6 also moves to the left at the connection point P4. Accordingly, the prediction unit 226 predicts that the character C6 will move along the path L7 even after the connection point P4.

On the other hand, when the character (C) moves in a freely movable area such as the square (S) before reaching the plurality of paths (L), the character (C) moves in the direction of movement from the current position designated by the designation unit 224. There is a possibility of moving to a route (L) that is not in . For example, when the character (C7) moves along the path (L9) to the right, the user's touch location is on a straight line extending to the right along the X-axis from the reference point (Q) (when moving in the direction indicated by the user) For example, either in the touch position T3) or within the other rightward area RD2 (when moving in the approximate direction, for example, the touch position T4). When moving in the direction indicated by the user (in the case of the touch position T3), the character C7 continues to move to the right even after entering the square S1, as indicated by the one-point broken line arrow. It is predicted to move along route (L10). On the other hand, when moving in the estimated direction (in the case of the touch position T4), the character C7 moves to the lower right after entering the square S1, as indicated by the two-point broken line arrow. It is predicted that the direction will be changed (the movement direction specified by the designation unit 224 will be changed from the approximate instruction direction to the user instruction direction) and the movement will move along the path L11.

In this way, when there are a plurality of paths L through which the character C can move in the game space G, the prediction unit 226 determines the path along which the character C moves among the plurality of paths. Prediction is made based on the movement direction specified by the government 224 and the shape of the environment that limits the movement of the character C in the game space G.

In addition, since the movement direction specified by the designation unit 224 is based on the touch position with respect to the operation area R, the prediction unit 226 determines the path along which the character C moves based on the touch position. It can also be said that it is predicting. That is, if there are a plurality of paths (L) through which the character (C) can move in the game space (G), the prediction unit 226 selects the path along which the character (C) moves among the plurality of paths (L). , prediction may be made based on the touch position of the touch panel 11 and the shape of the environment that limits the movement of the character C in the game space G.

The display control unit 228 displays an image representing the prediction result by the prediction unit 226 (hereinafter referred to as a “prediction result image”) in the game space G. The display control unit 228 preferably displays the prediction result image, for example, before the character C arrives at the path L along which the character C is predicted to move. Alternatively, the display control unit 228 may display the prediction result image before the character C arrives at any one of the plurality of paths L through which the character C can move. Reaching the path L may mean, for example, reaching the connection point P of the path L different from the path L in question. In addition, reaching the path L may mean, for example, reaching the entrance to the path L connected to the plaza S.

By displaying the prediction result image, the user can decide in advance whether to continue the current touch position or change the touch position (e.g., the character C reaches at least one of the plurality of paths L). (before operation), it is possible to judge, and erroneous operation can be suppressed.

14 and 15 are diagrams showing an example of a display on the touch panel 11 in the second embodiment. In FIGS. 14 and 15 , a game space G of the same extent as that of FIG. 13 is displayed on the touch panel 11. For example, as shown in FIG. 14, the character C7 moves to the right along the path L9, and the user's touch position is a straight line N1 extending to the right along the X-axis from the reference point Q. When located at the touch position T3 on the screen, the prediction unit 226 predicts that the character C7 will move along the path L10, as described above. The display control unit 228 displays a mark M3 in the game space G indicating that among the plurality of paths L10 and L11, the path L10 along which the character C7 moves is. In the example of FIG. 14, the display control unit 228 displays the mark M3 before the character C7 reaches the path L10, and more specifically, before the character C7 enters the square S1. I'm doing it.

The mark M3 is an example of a prediction result image. In the example of FIG. 14, the mark M3 is a triangle whose base extends along the width direction of the path L10 and whose vertical angle is located on the right side with respect to the base, and is 3 along the extending direction of the path L10. It has a connected shape. This mark M3 reminds the user of movement along the path L10. In addition, in the example of FIG. 14, the display position of the mark M3 is near the entry point from the square S1 to the path L10. By displaying the mark M3 near the entry point from the square S1 to the path L10, the user knows that the movement direction of the character C7 indicated by the mark M3 is the movement direction from the square S1. It becomes easier to understand. By looking at the mark M3, the user can determine that the character C7 enters the path L10 after passing the square S1. When allowing entry into the path L10, the user just needs to keep the touch position as is. Meanwhile, if the user wants to move the character C7 to a location other than the path L10, the user can change the direction of movement by moving the touch position.

Also, for example, as shown in FIG. 15, the character C7 moves along the path L9 in the right direction and below the straight line N1 in the right direction area RD2 (for example, at the touch position ( If there is a touch location at T4), the prediction unit 226 predicts that the character C7 will move along the path L11, as described above. The display control unit 228 displays a mark M4 in the game space G indicating that among the plurality of paths L10 and L11, the path L11 along which the character C7 moves is. In the example of FIG. 15 as well, the display control unit 228 displays the mark M4 before the character C7 reaches the path L11, and more specifically, before the character C7 enters the square S1. I'm doing it.

The mark M4 is an example of a prediction result image. In the example of FIG. 15 , the mark M4 is a triangle whose base extends along the width direction of the path L11 and whose vertical angle is located on the right side with respect to the base, and is 3 along the extension direction of the path L11. It has a connected shape. This mark M4 reminds the user of movement along the path L11. Moreover, in the example of FIG. 15, the display position of the mark M4 is near the entry point from the square S1 to the path L11. By displaying the mark M4 near the entry point from the square S1 to the path L11, the user knows that the movement direction of the character C7 indicated by the mark M4 is the movement direction from the square S1. It becomes easier to understand. By looking at the mark M4, the user can determine that the character C7 enters the path L11 after passing the square S1. When allowing entry into the path L11, the user just needs to keep the touch position as is. Meanwhile, if the user wants to move the character C7 to a location other than the path L11, the user can change the direction of movement by moving the touch position.

Next, an example of the operation of the control unit 220 of the information processing device 20 in the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 16A and 16B. The operations shown in FIGS. 16A and 16B are started when a predetermined start operation is performed.

The acquisition unit 222 acquires touch position information indicating the touch position on the touch panel 11 (step S800). If the touch position indicated by the touch position information is not located within the manipulation area R (step S801: “No”), the control unit 220 returns to step S800. When the touch position is located within the operation area R (step S801: “Yes”), the designation unit 224 receives the information from the user based on the positional relationship between the reference point Q of the operation area R and the touch position. The user-instructed direction, which is the direction in which movement instructions are being received, is specified (step S802). The designation unit 224 determines whether movement in the direction indicated by the user is possible based on map data around the current position of the character C (step S804). If movement in the direction indicated by the user is possible (step S804: "Yes"), the designation unit 224 specifies the direction of movement of the character C in the direction indicated by the user (step S806).

On the other hand, when movement in the direction indicated by the user is not possible (step S804: “No”), the designation unit 224 determines in which direction area RD of the operation area R the touch position is located. , the approximate instruction direction is specified (step S808). That is, the designation unit 224 sets the direction corresponding to the direction area RD where the touch position is located as the approximate direction. The designation unit 224 determines whether movement in the approximate instruction direction is possible based on map data around the current position of the character C (step S810). If movement in the approximate instruction direction is possible (step S810: "Yes"), the designation unit 224 specifies the movement direction of the character C in the approximate instruction direction (step S812). On the other hand, if movement in the approximate instruction direction is not possible (step S810: "No"), the designation unit 224 specifies stopping the movement of the character C (step S814), and returns to step S800.

When the movement direction is specified by the designation unit 224 (steps S806 and S812), the game control unit 221 moves the character C in the game space G in the designated movement direction. Additionally, when stopping the movement of the character C is specified by the designation unit 224 (step S814), the game control unit 221 stops the movement of the character C in the game space G. .

Additionally, when the movement direction is specified in step S808 or S812, the prediction unit 226 determines whether there are multiple paths L through which the character C can move (step S816). If there are not multiple paths L through which the character C can move (step S816: "No"), the control unit 220 returns to step S800. On the other hand, when there are multiple paths L through which the character C can move (step S816: "Yes"), the prediction unit 226 determines the movement direction of the character C and the blocks around the character C ( Based on the arrangement of B), the path L along which the character C moves among the plurality of paths L is predicted (step S818). The display control unit 228 displays the prediction result image in the game space G (step S820) and returns to step S800.

For example, after the prediction result is displayed in step S820, when the character C enters the predicted path L, it is determined in step S816 whether there are multiple paths L on which the character C can move. Since the answer is “No”, the process does not reach step S820 and the prediction result image is not displayed. In addition, for example, after the prediction result image is displayed in step S816, the character C changes the direction of movement and, as a result, there are no multiple possible paths (including the case where there is no possible path L). ), since the determination in step S816 of whether there are multiple paths L through which the character C can move is “No”, the process does not reach step S820 and the prediction result image is not displayed.

As described above, according to the second embodiment, when there are a plurality of paths L on the movement direction side of the character C in the game space G, the prediction unit 226 determines whether the character C moves The path L is predicted, and the display control unit 228 displays the prediction result image in the game space G. As a result, the user can determine in advance which of the plurality of paths L the character C will move to, thereby suppressing erroneous operations such as instructions to move the character C in an unintended direction.

In the second embodiment, for example, the configuration illustrated below may be adopted.

[Variation B1]

In the second embodiment described above, the display control unit 228 displayed the prediction result image at a position based on the path L along which the character C was predicted to move. Not limited to this, the display control unit 228 may display the prediction result image at a position based on the character C in the game space G. Specifically, for example, as shown in FIG. 25, the mark M12, which is a prediction result image, may be displayed in front of and near the character C10.

The “position based on the character (C)” may be, for example, a position that has a predetermined positional relationship with the character (C), a position that is within a predetermined distance or less from the character (C), or a position that is within a predetermined distance or less from the character (C). The position may be in a predetermined direction based on (C). Specifically, the “position based on the character C” may be, for example, the current position of the character C in the game space G, or the path forward or backward in the direction of movement of the character C. It may be the top position. Additionally, the “position based on the character C” may be, for example, a movement-restricted space around the character C (for example, on the block B). Generally, a user playing a game often watches the character (C). By displaying the prediction result image at a position based on the character C, the user can check the prediction result image without significantly moving his or her gaze away from the character C.

[Variation B2]

In the second embodiment described above, the prediction result image was an image showing prediction results on a plurality of paths L located within the display range of the touch panel 11. Not limited to this, for example, a prediction result image may be displayed when at least one of the plurality of paths L is located outside the display range of the touch panel 11. That is, the display control unit 228 causes the touch panel 11 to display an image representing a part of the game space G, and displays the prediction result image within the display range of the touch panel 11 in the game space G. The character C may be displayed at a position based on the positional relationship of the path L along which the character C is predicted to move.

“An image representing a part of the game space” is, for example, an image that extracts a part of the game space (G), and is an image that does not display the entire area of the game space (G). An image representing a part of the game space G is, for example, an image extracted from a predetermined range based on the position of the character C in the game space G. In addition, “position based on the positional relationship between the display range and the path (L) along which the character (C) is predicted to move (hereinafter referred to as “predicted path”)” means, for example, the predicted path (L) in the display range. ) may be a position that is selectively changed depending on whether it is included. For example, if the predicted path (L) is located within the display range, on the predicted path (L), and if the predicted path (L) is located outside the display range, on the character (C) (or within the display range) The position between the character C and the predicted path L may be defined as “a position based on the positional relationship between the display range and the predicted path L.”

25 and 26 are diagrams showing an example of the display on the touch panel 11 in Modification B2. 25 and 26 show the game space G wider than the display range 11B of the touch panel 11. 25 and 26, the display range 11B of the touch panel 11 is a predetermined range based on the position of the character C10. Accordingly, as the character C10 moves, the display range 11B of the touch panel 11 also moves. The character C10 is moving to the right along the path L18 extending in the X-axis direction. The right side of the path (L18) is connected to the square (S2). A path L20 is connected to the upper right side of the square S2, and a path L19 is connected to the lower right side. The touch position by the user is assumed to be a position extremely close to the lower direction area RD3 among the right direction area RD2 (see FIG. 12). Accordingly, the character C10 moves to the right according to the approximate direction indicated on the path L18, but upon entering the square S2, the character C10 moves in the direction indicated by the user indicated by the one-point broken line and moves to the path L19. It is predicted.

The display control unit 228 displays this prediction result even before the plurality of paths L19 and L20 are displayed on the touch panel 11. For example, as shown in FIG. 25, the display control unit 228 may display a mark M12, which is a prediction result image, near the character C10. The display position of the mark M12 changes in conjunction with the movement of the character C10. That is, the mark M12 is displayed so that its display position and the position of the character C10 are constant. The mark M12 is a triangle whose base extends along the It has a connected shape. This mark M12 reminds the user to move downward. By looking at the mark M12, the user can know in advance (before the path L19 or L20 enters the display range) that there are multiple paths L in the movement direction of the character C10. Additionally, by looking at the mark M12, the user can know in advance (before reaching the path L19) that the movement direction of the character C10 at the movement destination is downward. Additionally, in general, a user playing a game often looks at the character C10. By displaying the mark M5 near the character C10, the user can check the mark M5 without significantly moving his/her gaze from the character C10.

In Fig. 25, the mark M12 is displayed in front of and near the character C10, but it may be at various “positions based on the character C” as shown in Modification B1. Figure 25 can also be said to show the display mode of modification example B1.

Additionally, for example, as shown in FIG. 26, the mark M12 may be displayed at an end portion close to the plurality of paths L19 and L20 in the display range 11B of the touch panel 11. By displaying the mark M5 at the end of the touch panel 11, the user can intuitively grasp the direction in which the plurality of paths L19 and L20 are located.

25 , when the character C10 moves and the path L19 enters the display range of the touch panel 11, for example, the display position of the mark M12 is changed to the path L19. ), and the display position of the mark M12 may be changed to the vicinity of the character C10. Additionally, for example, the mark M12 may be displayed both near the path L19 and near the character C10. Furthermore, in the display mode of FIG. 26, when the character C10 moves and the path L19 enters the display range of the touch panel 11, for example, the display position of the mark M12 becomes the path L19. ), the movement of the mark M12 with respect to the game space G may be stopped at the timing that overlaps, and the display position of the mark M12 may be set to the position of the path L19.

Additionally, for example, the display mode of the prediction result image may be changed based on the positional relationship between the display range 11B and the path L19, or in other words, the positional relationship between the character C10 and the path L20. Specifically, for example, as the positions of the character C10 and the path L19 become closer, the display color of the prediction result image becomes darker, the size of the prediction result image increases, or the blinking speed of the prediction result image is increased. You can also raise it. As a result, the user can intuitively grasp the positional relationship between the connection point P that is not in the display range of the touch panel 11 and the character C10.

[Variation B3]

In the second embodiment described above, the prediction unit 226 predicts the direction of movement at the branch of the plurality of paths L closest to the character C on the path L along which the character C moves, The display control unit 228 displayed the prediction result image. Not limited to this, for example, the prediction unit 226 selects the movement direction at each of the plurality of branches on the path L along which the character C moves, and the display control unit 228 selects each movement direction. The prediction result image may be displayed.

In addition, the branch may be, for example, a connection point where a plurality of paths L are connected to each other, or, for example, may be a square S where a plurality of paths L are connected to the square S. . In addition, for example, when a plurality of paths L are connected in a specific direction in the square S, the branch may be a partial area including an end of the square S in the specific direction.

FIG. 27 is a diagram showing an example of the display on the touch panel 11 in Modification B3. The touch panel 11 shown in FIG. 27 includes a path L21 extending in the The plaza S3 connected to the right side of (L21), the path L23 connected to the upper right side of plaza S3, and the path L24 connected to the lower right side of plaza S3 are displayed. It is assumed that the character C11 is moving along the path L21 in the right direction. The user's touch position T is assumed to be below the straight line N1 extending in the X direction from the reference point Q in the right direction area RD2.

The designation unit 224 specifies movement of the character C11 to the right, which is the approximate instruction direction, on the path L21 (up to the square S3). Accordingly, the prediction unit 226 predicts that at the branch from the path L22 on the path L21, the character C11 will move the path L21 to the right. The display control unit 228 displays the mark M13 as a prediction result image corresponding to this prediction result.

Additionally, when the character C11 enters the square S3, the designation unit 224 specifies movement to the lower right in the direction indicated by the user. A path L24 is connected to the lower right corner of the square S3 in the direction of movement of the character C11. Accordingly, the prediction unit 226 predicts that the character C11 will move to the path L24 at the branch of the path L23 and the path L24 in the square S3. The display control unit 228 displays the mark M14 as a prediction result image corresponding to this prediction result.

In other words, if there is a connection point (branch) with another path (L) on the path (L) on which the character C is predicted to move, the prediction unit 226 determines the connection point (branch) with the other path (L). The movement direction of the character (C) in is predicted based on the touch position information. The display control unit 228 displays a prediction result image corresponding to a connection point (branch) of a plurality of paths L and a prediction result image corresponding to a connection point (branch) with another path L in the game space. do. When applied to the example using FIG. 27, the path (L) predicted to move the character (C11) is connected to the path (L21), the other path (L) is connected to the paths (L23 and L24), and the other path (L) is connected to the path (L21). The connection point (branch) corresponds to the square S3, and the prediction result image corresponding to the connection point (branch) of the plurality of paths L corresponds to the mark M13, and the connection point (branch) with other paths L is shown. The prediction result images respectively correspond to the mark M14.

By doing this, the user can check the direction of movement at a plurality of connection points (branchs) in advance (before the character (C) reaches the square (S3)) and decide whether to change the touch position. , erroneous operation can be suppressed. In particular, when the distance between adjacent connection points (branchs) is short, only the prediction results from the previous connection point (branch) as seen from the character C are displayed, and the movement direction at the next connection point (branch) is displayed. There is a possibility that the operation of instructions may be delayed. By displaying the movement direction at a plurality of connection points (branchs) in advance, the user can operate the movement direction indication with sufficient margin.

[Variation B4]

In the second embodiment, the display control unit 228 displays the prediction result image when the path L along which the character C moves is selected from the plurality of paths L, but the display control unit 228 displays the prediction result image when the path L along which the character C moves is selected from the plurality of paths L. When the movement of the character (C) is stopped because there is no available path (L), no display is performed. Not limited to this, the display control unit 228 may display an image indicating that even when the movement of the character C is stopped.

For example, when it is specified by the designation unit 224 that the movement of the character C is stopped at a place that is not a connection point of the plurality of paths L (for example, a dead end of the path L) Also, the display control unit 228 may display an image indicating that the movement of the character C has stopped. For example, the designation unit 224 indicates that the character (C) is moving toward a block (B) farther away than the minimum movement distance of the character (C), and that the character (C) is at the position of the block (B). When movement stops, you may specify in advance (before the distance between the character (C) and the block (B) becomes less than the minimum movement distance of the character (C)) that the movement of the character (C) stop at that position. . In this case as well, the display control unit 228 may display an image indicating the result of designation of stop by the designation unit 224 in the game space G.

FIG. 28 is a diagram showing an example of the display on the touch panel 11 in Modification B4. The touch panel 11 shown in FIG. 28 includes a path L25 extending in the X-axis direction and having a path width of a character length, a square S4 connected to the right side of the path L25, and The connecting path (L26) is displayed on the upper right. It is assumed that the character C12 is moving along the path L25 in the right direction. Additionally, the user's touch position T is assumed to be below the straight line N1 extending in the X direction from the reference point Q in the right direction area RD2.

The designation unit 224 specifies movement of the character C12 in the right direction, which is the approximate instruction direction, on the path L25 (up to the square S4). Additionally, when the character C12 enters the square S4, the designation unit 224 specifies movement to the lower right in the direction indicated by the user. Blocks B are placed to the right (excluding the entrance to the path L26) and to the bottom of the square S4, which is the direction of movement of the character C12, so it cannot move any further. Accordingly, the designation portion 224 specifies that the character C12 stops at the point P8 in the lower right corner of the square S4. The display control unit 228 displays an image indicating the stop designation of the character C12 by the designation unit 224 in the game space G. In the example of FIG. 28, the display control unit 228 displays a mark M15 of “×” at the position of the point P8. The display position of the mark M15 is arbitrary, but it is desirable for the user to be able to determine at which position the character C12 stops, so for example, it is preferable that the position be based on a point where the movement of the character C12 is blocked. do.

That is, if there is a location in the game space G where movement in the direction of movement of the character C is blocked, the designation unit 224 specifies stopping the character's movement at that location. The display control unit 228 displays an image indicating that the character C is stationary in the game space G. Applying to the example using FIG. 28, the direction of movement of the character C12 is on the lower right side of the square S4, the point where movement is prevented is at point P8, and the image showing the character C12 is stationary is a mark. Corresponds to (M15) respectively.

“A location where movement is prevented” is a location where an obstacle (environmental component) that restricts the movement of the character (C), such as a block (B), is placed. In addition, the “image showing the character C is still” may be, for example, an image suggesting that the movement of the character C is stopped. The “image representing the stillness of the character C” may be an image that can be easily distinguished from the “image representing the prediction result” such as the mark M3 in FIG. 14, for example, the × mark or the stillness. It may be an image imitating a cover, etc.

By doing this, the user can determine in advance that the character C will stop on the path L, and can perform operations to avoid stopping (for example, changing the touch position) as necessary.

[Variation B5]

In the second embodiment, even if the display control unit 228 displays an image showing the positional relationship between the direction of movement of the character C and at least one extension direction of the plurality of paths L through which the character C can move, do. Additionally, this display may also serve as a prediction result image.

29 to 31 are diagrams showing an example of the display on the touch panel 11 in modification example B5. 29 to 31, the touch panel 11 shown in FIGS. 29 to 31 includes a path L9 extending in the An area including S1, a path L10 connecting to the upper right side of the square S1, and a path L11 connecting to the lower right side of the square S1 is displayed.

As shown in Fig. 29, for example, it is assumed that the character C7 is moving along the path L9 in the right direction. The touch position T is assumed to be a position (in the upper right direction) that is extremely close to the boundary with the upper area RD1 in the right direction area RD2. In this case, the designation unit 224 specifies movement of the character C7 in the right direction, which is the approximate instruction direction. Even when the character C7 enters the square S1, where the character C7 can freely move, the prediction unit 226 operates in the upper right direction, which is the direction indicated by the user, because the block B is placed in the upper direction of the character C7. Since it cannot move, it is predicted that movement in the right direction, which is the estimated direction, will continue. That is, the prediction unit 226 predicts that the character C7 will move along the path L10 among the plurality of paths L10 and L11.

The display control unit 228 displays the mark M16 as a prediction result image. The mark M16 is a mark indicating the path L10 predicted by the prediction unit 226 among the two paths L10 and L11. Specifically, the mark M16 has three triangles whose base extends along the width direction of the path L10 and whose vertical angle is located on the right side with respect to the base, connected along the extension direction of the path L10. It represents the shape. The three triangles constituting the mark M16 are displayed in the same color tone. Additionally, the mark M16 is displayed near the entrance from the square S1 to the path L10. This mark M16 reminds the user to move to the path L10.

From the state of FIG. 29, for example, as shown in FIG. 30, the touch position T is near the center position of the right direction area RD2 (on the straight line N1 extending along the X-axis from the reference point Q). It is assumed that has moved. In this case, the designation unit 224 specifies movement of the character C7 in the right direction, which is the user-specified direction. The prediction unit 226 predicts that the character C7 will move in the right direction, which is the user-specified direction, even when it enters the square S1. That is, the prediction unit 226 predicts that the character C7 will move along the path L10 among the plurality of paths L10 and L11.

The display control unit 228 continues to display the mark M16 on the path L10 and displays the mark M17 on the path L11 as a prediction result image. The mark M17 is a triangle whose base extends along the width direction of the path L11 and whose vertical angle is located on the right side with respect to the base. The color tone of the mark M17 is displayed lighter (e.g., lower in brightness or saturation) than that of the three triangles constituting the mark M16. Additionally, among the three triangles constituting the mark M16, the one furthest from the entrance from the square S1 is displayed in a lighter color tone compared to the mark M16 in FIG. 29. As described above, the mark M16 indicates that the path L10 has been selected as the movement direction of the character C7. In addition, the mark M17 indicates that the touch position T changes compared to FIG. 29, thereby creating a possibility that the path L11 may also be selected as the movement direction of the character C7.

Also, from the state in FIG. 30, it is assumed that the touch position T has changed to a position close to the lower region RD3, for example, as shown in FIG. 31. In FIG. 31 as in the case of FIG. 30, the prediction result by the prediction unit 226 is the path L10. Meanwhile, the display control unit 228 changes the display mode of the mark M16 and the mark M17. Specifically, for example, the mark M17 has two triangles whose base extends along the width direction of the path L11 and whose vertical angle is located on the right side with respect to the base, connected along the path L11. It is done. That is, the mark M17 in FIG. 31 has one additional triangle compared to the mark M17 in FIG. 30. The color tone of the two triangles constituting the mark M17 is darker on the side closer to the entrance from the square S1, and lighter on the side farther from the entrance. Additionally, the color tone of the three triangles that make up the mark M16 also becomes lighter as the distance from the entrance from the path L10 increases.

By this display, it is possible to indicate that the path L10 has been selected as the movement direction of the character C7 and to make the user recognize that the touch position T is approaching the area where the path L11 is selected. For example, the user can determine the touch position in the operation area R even without looking at the operation area R, which is advantageous in improving operability.

Furthermore, for example, from the state shown in FIG. 31, if the touch position T is further approaching the lower area RD3 and the movement destination of the character C7 is predicted to be the path L11, the display control unit ( 228) adds one triangle to the mark M17 to create a shape with three connected triangles, and deletes one triangle from the mark M16 to create a shape with two connected triangles. As a result, the display area of the mark M17 becomes larger than the display area of the mark M16, and the user determines that the path L11 corresponding to the mark M17 is the path L selected as the movement direction from the square S1. ) becomes recognizable.

That is, the display control unit 228 displays an image showing the positional relationship between at least one extension direction of the plurality of paths L and the movement direction specified by the designation unit 224. For example, the plurality of paths include a first path and a second path that are connected (branched) at a connection point (branch), and the display control unit 228 includes a prediction unit ( A first image showing a path predicted as a path along which the character C moves by 226), and a path predicted by the prediction unit 226 that the character C will not move among the first path and the second path. A second image representing is displayed, and the visual effect of the first image and the visual effect of the second image are changed based on the moving direction.

29 to 31, the plurality of paths L correspond to the paths L10 and L11, and the images representing the positional relationship correspond to the marks M16 and M17, respectively. Additionally, the first path corresponds to the path L10, the second path corresponds to the path L11, the first image corresponds to the mark M16, and the second image corresponds to the mark M17. Additionally, changing the visual effect corresponds to increasing or decreasing the number of triangles in the mark M16 and mark M17 and changing the display color of the triangles. In addition, “changing the visual effect” may also mean, for example, changing the number, saturation, display area, etc. of the first image or the second image. When it is desired to enhance the visual effect, for example, the number of first images or second images may be increased, saturation may be increased, display area may be increased, etc., or a plurality of these may be performed. When it is desired to weaken the visual effect, for example, the number of first or second images may be reduced, saturation may be reduced, display area may be reduced, etc., or a plurality of these may be performed.

Additionally, the designation of the movement direction by the designator 224 is determined based on the touch position in the manipulation area R. Therefore, “an image representing the positional relationship between at least one extension direction of the plurality of paths L and the movement direction specified by the designation unit 224” means “at least one extension direction of the plurality of paths L and a touch It can also be said to be an “image representing the positional relationship of positions.”

Images representing positional relationships are not limited to those illustrated in FIGS. 29 to 31, and various forms can be applied. For example, the image representing the positional relationship may be a display that changes the area of one triangle, such as the marks M10 and M11 shown in FIG. 24 .

With this display, the user can recognize the prediction result by the prediction unit 226 and the touch position T, which is advantageous in improving operability.

[Variation B6]

As described above, the block B may disappear due to, for example, the use of an item or the movement of the character C. In this case, the space occupied by the disappeared block (B) becomes part of the path (L). In other words, the shape of the path L may change as the game progresses. Additionally, depending on the game specifications, for example, it may be possible that during the game, a block (B) is placed at a location that was the path (L), making it impossible for the character (C) to move to that location. . When the shape of the path (L) of the game space (G) changes, the prediction unit 226 determines whether there is a change in the path (L) on which the character (C) can move, and if a change occurs (or (regardless of whether there is a change or not), re-predict the path that the character (C) moves. For example, the prediction unit 226 reacquires the map data of the game space (G) every time the block (B) disappears in the game space (G) or at a predetermined period, and determines the shape of the path (L) Determine whether this has changed. When the prediction result by the prediction unit 226 changes, the display control unit 228 displays the changed prediction result image in the game space G.

That is, when the arrangement of the block B changes, the prediction unit 226 may predict the path L along which the character C moves based on the arrangement of the block B after the change. Additionally, when the prediction result by the prediction unit 226 changes due to a change in the arrangement of the block B, the display control unit 228 may display the prediction result image after the change in the game space G. do. “Change in the shape of the environment” may be, for example, a change in the surface shape of an environmental component such as a block B, an increase or decrease in the number of environmental components, or a change in the size of the environmental component. As a result, the user can accurately determine the direction of movement of the character C even when the shape of the path changes, thereby improving convenience in the game.

[Variation B7]

In the second embodiment, images representing the path L predicted by the prediction unit 226, such as marks M3 (see Fig. 14) and M4 (see Fig. 15), are displayed as prediction result images. However, the prediction result image is not limited to this, and may be, for example, a symbol that does not indicate a specific direction. Specifically, for example, an icon that does not remind of a specific direction, such as a circle on the selected path L, may be used as the prediction result image. In addition, the prediction result image may be, for example, an image representing a path L along which the character is not predicted to move by the prediction unit 226, for example, a path not predicted by the prediction unit 226. Any image representing an object or symbol that prevents movement to (L) is sufficient. Additionally, the prediction result image may be, for example, a visual effect that does not have a specific shape. Visual effects include, for example, the path (L) on which the character is predicted to move may be displayed slightly darker or illuminated, or fog may appear on the side where the character is not predicted to move.

[Variation B8]

In the second embodiment, when there are a plurality of paths L through which the character C can move, the prediction unit 226 predicts the path L along which the character C moves among the plurality of paths L. did. Not limited to this, the prediction unit 226 may predict whether the character C will move along that path if there is at least one path L along which the character C can move. Specifically, for example, in FIG. 28, when the block B is placed at the position of the entrance from the square S4 to the path L26, the path through which the character C12 located in the square S4 can move becomes only the path (L25). In this case, the prediction unit 226 predicts that the character C12 will take a path based on the movement direction of the character C12 specified by the designation unit 224 and the arrangement of the blocks B around the square S4. Predict whether to move to (L25).

The display control unit 228 displays the expected result image in the game space G. For example, when the display control unit 228 predicts that the character C12 will move along the path L25, the display control unit 228 moves an image such as the mark M13 or mark M14 in FIG. 24 from the square S4 to the path L25. Marked at the entrance to (L25). In addition, for example, when it is predicted that the character C12 will not move along the path L25, the display control unit 228 does not need to display the prediction result image and displays a prediction result image such as the mark M15 in FIG. 25. The image may be displayed at the entrance from the square S4 to the path L25.

That is, in modification B8, the acquisition unit 222 acquires touch position information indicating the touch position on the touch panel 11. The designation unit 224 specifies the movement direction of the character C in the game space G based on the touch position information. If there is a path (L) on which the character C can move in the game space (G), the prediction unit 226 determines the movement direction specified by the designation unit 224 and the character C in the game space (G). ) Based on the shape of the environment that limits the movement of the character (C), it is predicted whether the character (C) will move on a possible path. The display control unit 228 displays an image representing the prediction result by the prediction unit 226 in the game space G.

According to modification B8, the user can accurately determine the path along which the character C moves, and erroneous operations during direction indication operations can be suppressed. Additionally, for example, if the prediction result image is displayed in advance (e.g., before the character C reaches the possible path L), for example, the user may It is possible to take countermeasures such as changing the touch position before making an unintended movement (for example, entering an unintended path L, etc.), thereby preventing erroneous operations more reliably.

[C: Other variations]

In each embodiment of the present invention, for example, the configuration illustrated below may be adopted.

[Variation C1]

In the configuration of the control unit 130 shown in FIG. 2B, a selection unit 136 and a display control unit 138 may be provided separately from the decision unit 134. In the configuration of the control unit 130 and the control unit 220 shown in FIGS. 2B and 11B, the designation unit 224 may perform the processing performed by the decision unit 134. In the configuration of the control unit 130 and the control unit 220 shown in FIGS. 2B and 11B, the prediction unit 226 may perform the processing performed by the selection unit 136.

[Variation C2]

In the above-described embodiment, the interface through which direction instructions are input from the user was the touch panel 11. However, the interface through which direction instructions are input from the user is not limited to this, and may be, for example, a physical controller provided in or connected to the information processing device. In this case, the physical controller is not, for example, provided with buttons or keys one-to-one in the direction indicated by the user (cross keys, etc.), but steplessly around a reference point such as a joystick, or in 64 steps. It may be multi-step, such as step 256, and may be in a form where the direction can be specified. In addition, the physical controller in this case is, for example, a type of operation in which a direction is input by tilting an operation member at an arbitrary angle around a reference point, such as a joystick, and the input angle when specifying one direction has a width. It may be in any form.

[Variation C3]

In the above-described embodiment, it is assumed that the information processing device 10 is provided with a storage device 12 for storing a game application program and a control device 13 for executing the game application. Not limited to this, a storage device that stores the game application program and a control device that executes the game application may be provided in an external device capable of communicating with the information processing device 10. More specifically, for example, a storage device for storing a game application program and a control device for executing the game application may be provided in a cloud server capable of communicating with the information processing device 10 through a communication line such as the Internet. .

[Variation C4]

In the above-described embodiment, the direction of movement of the character C was determined or specified based on which area the touch position on the touch panel 11 is located in among the areas set in the operation area R (FIGS. 3 and 3 12). Not limited to this, for example, the direction of movement of the character C is determined based on a vector (hereinafter referred to as “touch position vector”) heading from the reference point Q of the operation area R to the touch position. It may be specified. Specifically, for example, in the first embodiment, when the decision unit 134 determines the movement direction of the character C on the path L, the touch position vector is used as the direction of movement of the character C on the path L. By decomposing into an extension direction component and a width direction component of the path (L) (a component in a direction perpendicular to the direction of extension), the extension direction component of the path (L) is equal to or greater than the width direction component of the path (L), or the path ( When the extension direction component of L exceeds the width direction component of the path L, it may be determined that the character C moves along the extension direction of the path L.

Additionally, for example, the movement direction of the character C may be determined or predicted based on the direction from the reference point Q of the manipulation area R toward the touch position and the extension direction of the path L. Specifically, for example, in the first embodiment, the determination unit 134 is configured to form an angle formed by the direction toward the touch position from the reference point Q of the operation area R and the extension direction of the path L. When (θt) is less than or equal to a predetermined angle (θx), it may be decided to move the path L.

In addition, as in modification C4, determining or designating the movement direction using the touch position vector or direction actually determines which area the touch position vector or direction is included in with respect to the extension direction of the path L. Therefore, as in the present embodiment, it can be said to be the same as determining or designating the direction of movement of the character C based on which area the touch position is located in the operation area R. In this way, the operation area R may be set using a vector.

[D: swelling]

From the above description, the present invention can be understood as follows, for example. In addition, in order to facilitate understanding of each aspect, hereinafter, reference signs in the drawings are conveniently indicated in parentheses, but this is not intended to limit the present invention to the illustrated aspects.

[Appendix 1-1]

A recording medium (e.g., storage device 12) according to one aspect of the present invention includes a processor (e.g., control device 13) on a touch panel (e.g., touch panel 11). an acquisition unit (e.g., an acquisition unit 132) that acquires touch position information indicating the touch position, and, when the touch position indicated by the touch position information is present in the first area, a game space (e.g., Determining movement of an object (e.g., character C) existing on a first path toward a first direction in the game space (G) in the first direction, and determining a touch position indicated by the touch position information A, when the object exists in a second area that partially overlaps with the first area, a determination unit that determines movement of the object in the second direction in the game space on a second path toward the second direction. Functioning as, the determination unit determines that the touch position indicated by the touch position information exists in an overlapping area of the first area and the second area, and that the first path is located on the movement direction side of the object in the game space. If there is a connection point of the second path, a selection unit (e.g., selection unit) for selecting the movement direction of the object at the connection point from the first direction and the second direction based on the touch position information unit 136), and a display control unit (e.g., display control unit 138) that displays an image representing a selection result by the selection unit in the game space before the object reaches the connection point. It is a computer-readable recording medium that stores a program that makes it function.

According to this aspect, the touch position is located in an overlapping area of the first area corresponding to the first direction and the second area corresponding to the second direction, and a first path toward the first direction is located on the movement direction side of the object. When there is a connection point of the second path heading in the second direction, the movement direction of the object at the connection point is selected from the first direction and the second direction, and an image showing the selection result is displayed. As a result, when the user indicates the movement direction of an object by touching an area set on the touch panel, the user can accurately determine the movement direction of the object at the connection point, preventing erroneous operations during direction indication operations. It can be suppressed. In addition, even when the touch position is in an overlapping area and it is difficult to determine the moving direction of the object, the user can accurately determine the moving direction of the object at the connection point, suppressing erroneous operations when operating on overlapping areas. You can. Additionally, the result of selecting the movement direction is displayed in the game space before the object reaches the connection point. For this reason, the user can know the direction of movement of the object at the connection point before the object reaches the connection point, and for example, if the object moves in an unintended direction, the user can change the touch position, etc. response can be taken, and erroneous operation can be prevented more reliably.

In the above aspect, the “object” may be, for example, an object of movement instructions using a touch panel. The object may be, for example, a character related to a game or an object related to a game. Here, the “game-related character” may be, for example, a virtual creature capable of advancing the game. Additionally, the “game-related object” may be, for example, a virtual inanimate object capable of advancing the game.

In the above aspect, the “game space” is, for example, a virtual space provided in a game, and may be a two-dimensional space or a three-dimensional space. Additionally, in the above aspect, the “game space” may be divided into, for example, a “movable space” where objects can move, and a “movement restricted space” where the movement of objects is restricted. Among these, the “movement restricted space” may be a space where the movement of objects is restricted, for example, depending on the environment arranged in the game space. Here, the “environment” may be an obstacle that the object cannot penetrate, such as rocks, mountains, walls, and blocks, or a specific terrain that the object cannot pass through, such as the sea, rivers, and mountain valleys. do.

In the above aspect, the “first direction” and “second direction” may be directions in game space. In the above aspect, the first direction and the second direction are not the same direction. In the above aspect, the “first area” and “second area” may be areas provided in a way that can be viewed by the user on a touch panel, for example, for inputting direction instructions related to the game, and may be used to provide information related to the game. For inputting direction instructions, a virtual area provided on the touch panel in a manner that is not visible to the user may be used. In the touch panel, the positions of the first area and the second area may be fixed or variable.

In the above aspect, the “first path” and “second path” are, for example, a space in which an object can move in a game space, that is, an example of the space in which an object can move. In the above aspect, an environment that restricts movement of objects is disposed on both sides of the first path and the second path (in a direction perpendicular to the extension direction of the path). For this reason, the object can move along the direction of extension of the path, but movement that does not follow the direction of extension of the path is prevented by the environment that limits the movement of the object.

In the above form, the “connection point between the first path and the second path” may be, for example, a point where the first path and the second path diverge in the game space. At the connection point, the first path and the second path may intersect like a crossroad, for example, or do not have to intersect like a T-shape.

In the above aspect, the “image representing the selection result” may be, for example, an image representing the movement direction selected by the selection unit or the movement direction not selected by the selection unit. The “image representing the selection result” may be, for example, an instruction mark indicating a specific direction, such as the selected movement direction, or a symbol that does not indicate a specific direction. Additionally, the “image representing the selection result” may be, for example, a display representing an object or symbol that prevents movement in a direction not selected by the selection unit. Additionally, the “image representing the selection result” may be, for example, a visual effect that does not have a specific shape.

[Appendix 1-2]

A recording medium according to another aspect of the present invention is the recording medium described in Supplementary Note 1-1, wherein the selection unit contacts the overlapping area with a first non-overlapping area that does not overlap the second area among the first areas. It is divided into a first overlapping area and a second overlapping area that is in contact with a second non-overlapping area that does not overlap with the first area, and when the touch position is in the first overlapping area, the connection The moving direction of the object at the connection point is selected as the first direction, and when the touch position exists in the second overlapping area, the moving direction of the object at the connection point is selected as the second direction.

According to this aspect, the overlapping area is divided into a first overlapping area and a second overlapping area, and the movement direction is selected in a direction corresponding to a non-overlapping area adjacent to the area where the touch position is located among the overlapping areas after division. As a result, the user's intention can be more accurately reflected in the selection result of the character's movement direction.

[Appendix 1-3]

A recording medium according to another aspect of the present invention is a recording medium described in Supplementary Note 1-1 or 1-2, wherein the display control unit displays an image representing a selection result by the selection unit at the connection point of the game space. Mark the base location.

According to this aspect, an image showing the selection result by the selection unit is displayed at a position based on the connection point in the game space. As a result, the user can intuitively understand at which position in the game space the image representing the selection result represents the movement direction of the object, compared to the case where the image representing the selection result is displayed in another location.

In the above aspect, the “position based on the connection point” may be, for example, a position having a predetermined positional relationship with the connection point, a position within a range of a predetermined distance or less from the connection point, or a connection point. It may be a position in a predetermined direction as a reference. Specifically, the “position based on the connection point” may be, for example, the position of the connection point in the game space, or may be a position proceeding toward the movement direction selected by the selection unit based on the connection point, or the connection point It may be a position between and an object. Additionally, the “position based on the connection point” may be, for example, an environmental arrangement space (for example, on a block) around the connection point.

[Appendix 1-4]

A recording medium according to another aspect of the present invention is the recording medium described in Supplementary Note 1-1 or 1-2, wherein the display control unit displays an image representing a selection result by the selection unit based on the object in the game space. Mark the location.

According to this aspect, an image representing a selection result by the selection unit is displayed at a position based on an object in the game space. Generally, a user playing a game often looks around the character (C). For this reason, the amount of gaze movement when viewing the image showing the selection result is reduced, and the user's load can be reduced compared to the case where the image showing the selection result is displayed in another location.

In the above aspect, the “position based on the object” may be, for example, a position having a predetermined positional relationship with the object, a position within a range of a predetermined distance or less from the object, or a predetermined position based on the object. It may be a position in the direction of . Specifically, the “position based on the object” may be, for example, the current position of the object in the game space, or a position on the path forward or backward in the moving direction of the object. Additionally, the “position based on the object” may be, for example, a movement-restricted space around the object (for example, on a block).

[Appendix 1-5]

A recording medium according to another aspect of the present invention is the recording medium described in Supplementary Note 1-1 or 1-2, wherein the display control unit displays an image representing a part of the game space on the touch panel, and causes the selection unit to display an image representing a part of the game space. An image representing the selection result is displayed in the game space at a position based on the positional relationship between the range displayed on the touch panel and the connection point.

According to this aspect, an image representing a selection result is displayed at a position in the game space based on the positional relationship between the display range of the touch panel and the connection point. For this reason, for example, when the connection point is outside the display range of the touch panel, an image showing the selection result can be displayed, thereby improving convenience in the game.

In the above form, “an image representing a part of the game space” is an image that extracts a part of the game space and does not display the entire area of the game space. An image representing a part of the game space may be, for example, an image obtained by extracting a predetermined range based on the position of an object in the game space.

In the above form, the “position based on the positional relationship between the display range and the connection point” may be, for example, a position that is selectively changed depending on whether the display range includes the connection point. For example, if the connection point is located within the display range, the connection point is designated as the “display range,” and if the connection point is located outside the display range, the object (or the position between the object and the connection point within the display range) is designated as the “display range.” A position based on the positional relationship between and connection points may be used.

[Appendix 1-6]

A recording medium according to another aspect of the present invention is the recording medium described in any one of Appendices 1-1 to 1-5, wherein the selection unit sets the first direction as a movement direction of the object at the connection point. In the case of selection, the touch position indicated by the touch position information exists in the overlapping area, and further, on the movement direction side of the object passing through the connection point, there is a third path toward the third direction and the first path. When there is another connection point to be connected, based on the touch position information, the movement direction of the object in the other connection point is selected from the first direction and the third direction, and the display control unit controls the game In space, an image showing a selection result by the selection unit corresponding to the connection point and an image showing a selection result by the selection unit corresponding to the other connection point are displayed.

According to this aspect, when there is another connection point in front of the connection point, an image showing the result of selection of the movement direction at these plural connection points is displayed. As a result, the user can understand the movement direction of the object over a long period of time, compared to, for example, only the selection result of the movement direction at the connection point closest to the object's position being displayed, thereby improving convenience in the game. Performance can be improved.

In the above aspect, the “third direction” may be a direction in game space. The third direction may be a different direction from the first direction, or may be a different direction from the first direction and the second direction. Additionally, the third direction may be the same direction as the second direction.

[Appendix 1-7]

The recording medium according to another aspect of the present invention is the recording medium described in any one of Appendices 1-1 to 1-6, wherein the determination unit determines whether the touch position indicated by the touch position information is the first area or the second region. If there is a location in the area where movement in the first direction and the second direction is prevented on the movement direction side of the object in the game space, determining to stop the movement of the object at that location; , the display control unit displays an image representing a decision result by the decision unit in the game space.

According to this aspect, when there is a point where the movement of the object stops, the effect that the movement of the object stops is displayed. As a result, the user can know that the movement of the object has stopped and can take actions such as changing the direction of movement by changing the touch position, for example, improving convenience in the game. . Additionally, for example, when an object stops as a result of a user's erroneous operation, it becomes easier to recognize the erroneous operation, thereby improving convenience in the game.

In the above form, the “location where movement is prevented” may be, for example, a location where an environment that restricts movement of objects such as blocks is placed. In the above form, the “image representing the decision result” may be, for example, an image suggesting that the movement of the object has stopped. The “image representing the decision result” may be, for example, an image that can be easily distinguished from the “image representing the selection result,” or may be, for example, an image imitating a × mark or a stop sign.

[Appendix 1-8]

A recording medium according to another aspect of the present invention is the recording medium described in any one of Supplementary Notes 1-1 to 1-7, wherein the display control unit displays the first area when the touch position is located in the overlapping area. Alternatively, an image showing the positional relationship between at least one of the second areas and the touch position is displayed.

According to this aspect, when an overlapping area is touched, an image showing the positional relationship between the touch position and at least one of the first area or the second area is displayed. As a result, the user can determine the positional relationship between the first area or the second area and the touch position without directly seeing the first area or the second area or the touch position, thereby improving the operability of the game.

In the above form, the “image representing the positional relationship” may be, for example, an image representing at least the direction or distance of the touch position with respect to the reference point set in at least one of the first area or the second area.

[Appendix 1-9]

A recording medium according to another aspect of the present invention is the recording medium described in Supplementary Note 1-8, wherein the display control unit includes a first image representing a direction selected by the selection unit among the first direction and the second direction; Displaying a second image representing a direction not selected by the selection unit among the first direction and the second direction, and viewing the first image and the second image based on the touch position in the overlapping area Change the effect.

According to this aspect, the visual effect of the first image representing the selected path and the visual effect of the second image representing the unselected path are changed based on the touch position. As a result, the user can understand the relationship between the touch position and the path selection result without directly seeing the touch position, thereby improving the operability of the game. Additionally, the user can understand the relationship between the touch position and the first area and the touch position and the second area without directly seeing the touch position, thereby improving the operability of the game.

In the above form, the “first image” and “second image” may be, for example, indication marks indicating the first direction or the second direction, or symbols that do not indicate a specific direction, etc. In the above form, “based on the touch position” may mean, for example, whether the touch position is closer to the first area or the second area. In addition, as a specific example of changing the visual effect based on the touch position, for example, when the direction selected by the selection unit is the first direction, the visual effect of the first image increases as the touch position approaches the first non-overlapping area. It may be displayed so that it increases, and the visual effect of the second image increases as it moves away from the first non-overlapping area.

In the above form, “changing the visual effect” may mean, for example, changing the number, saturation, display area, etc. of the first image or the second image. When it is desired to enhance the visual effect, for example, the number of first images or second images may be increased, saturation may be increased, display area may be increased, etc., or a plurality of these may be performed. When it is desired to weaken the visual effect, for example, the number of first or second images may be reduced, saturation may be reduced, display area may be reduced, etc., or a plurality of these may be performed.

[Appendix 1-10]

An information processing device according to another aspect of the present invention includes an acquisition unit that acquires touch position information indicating a touch position on a touch panel, and, when the touch position indicated by the touch position information exists in a first area, in a game space. Determining the movement of an object existing on a first path toward a first direction in the first direction, and the touch position indicated by the touch position information is located in a second area partially overlapping with the first area. In this case, a determination unit is provided to determine movement of the object existing on a second path in the game space in the second direction in the second direction, and the determination unit determines that the touch position indicated by the touch position information is the If it exists in an overlapping area between the first area and the second area, and there is a connection point between the first path and the second path on the movement direction side of the object in the game space, based on the touch position information , a selection unit for selecting a movement direction of the object at the connection point from the first direction and the second direction, and an image showing a selection result by the selection unit before the object reaches the connection point. , and is provided with a display control unit that displays in the game space.

According to this aspect, the touch position is located in an overlapping area of the first area corresponding to the first direction and the second area corresponding to the second direction, and a first path toward the first direction is located on the movement direction side of the object. When there is a connection point of the second path heading in the second direction, the movement direction of the object at the connection point is selected from the first direction and the second direction, and an image showing the selection result is displayed. As a result, when the user indicates the movement direction of an object by touching an area set on the touch panel, the user can accurately determine the movement direction of the object at the connection point, preventing erroneous operations during direction indication operations. It can be suppressed. In addition, even when the touch position is in an overlapping area and it is difficult to determine the moving direction of the object, the user can accurately determine the moving direction of the object at the connection point, suppressing erroneous operations when operating on overlapping areas. You can. Additionally, the result of selecting the movement direction is displayed in the game space before the object reaches the connection point. For this reason, the user can know the direction of movement of the object at the connection point before the object reaches the connection point, and for example, if the object moves in an unintended direction, the user can change the touch position, etc. response can be taken, and erroneous operation can be prevented more reliably.

[Appendix 1-11]

An information processing method according to another aspect of the present invention includes a processor acquiring touch position information indicating a touch position on a touch panel, and when the touch position indicated by the touch position information exists in the first area, in the game space. Determining the movement of an object existing on a first path toward a first direction in the first direction, and the touch position indicated by the touch position information is located in a second area partially overlapping with the first area. In this case, movement of the object existing on a second path in the game space toward the second direction in the second direction is determined, and the touch position indicated by the touch position information is located in the first area and the second area. exists in an overlapping area, and if there is a connection point between the first path and the second path on the movement direction side of the object in the game space, based on the touch position information, the object at the connection point A movement direction is selected from the first direction and the second direction, and an image showing the selection result is displayed in the game space before the object reaches the connection point.

According to this aspect, the touch position is located in an overlapping area of the first area corresponding to the first direction and the second area corresponding to the second direction, and a first path toward the first direction is located on the movement direction side of the object. When there is a connection point of the second path heading in the second direction, the movement direction of the object at the connection point is selected from the first direction and the second direction, and an image showing the selection result is displayed. As a result, when the user indicates the movement direction of an object by touching an area set on the touch panel, the user can accurately determine the movement direction of the object at the connection point, preventing erroneous operations during direction indication operations. It can be suppressed. In addition, even when the touch position is in an overlapping area and it is difficult to determine the moving direction of the object, the user can accurately determine the moving direction of the object at the connection point, suppressing erroneous operations when operating on overlapping areas. You can. Additionally, the result of selecting the movement direction is displayed in the game space before the object reaches the connection point. For this reason, the user can know the direction of movement of the object at the connection point before the object reaches the connection point, and for example, if the object moves in an unintended direction, the user can change the touch position, etc. response can be taken, and erroneous operation can be prevented more reliably.

[Appendix 2-1]

A recording medium (e.g., storage device 12) according to another aspect of the present invention includes a processor (e.g., control device 22) in a touch panel (e.g., touch panel 11). an acquisition unit (e.g., acquisition unit 222) that acquires touch position information indicating the touch position, and an object (e.g., character (C) in the game space (e.g., game space (G)) ))), a designation unit (e.g., designation unit 224) that specifies the direction of movement based on the touch position information, and a plurality of paths through which the object can move in the game space, the plurality of paths. A prediction unit (e.g., prediction unit 226) that predicts the path along which the object moves among the paths of )) and a program that functions as a display control unit (e.g., display control unit 228) that displays an image representing the prediction result by the prediction unit in the game space. .

According to this aspect, when there are a plurality of paths along which an object can move, the path along which the object moves among the plurality of paths is predicted, and an image showing the prediction result is displayed. As a result, when the user indicates the direction of movement of an object by touching an area set on the touch panel, the user can accurately determine the direction of movement of the object when it can be moved through multiple paths, eliminating errors when operating the direction indication. Manipulation can be suppressed. Additionally, for example, if an image representing the prediction result is displayed before an object reaches one of the plurality of paths, it is possible to determine which of the plurality of paths the object will move to before the object reaches one of the plurality of paths. Able to know. Therefore, for example, when an object moves in an unintended direction, the user can take countermeasures such as changing the touch position, and erroneous operations can be prevented more reliably.

In the above form, the “environment that restricts movement” is, for example, an environment that hinders the movement of objects in the game space. An environment that restricts movement may be an environment with obstacles that objects cannot enter, such as rocks, mountains, walls, and blocks, or environments that objects cannot pass through, such as the sea, rivers, and mountain valleys. It may be an environment with a specific terrain that does not exist. For example, the environment may be formed by arranging a plurality of obstacles continuously or discontinuously, or may be formed by combining a plurality of terrains. In the above form, since the movement of the object is hindered by the environment, the “shape of the environment” can also be said to be the shape of the boundary between the space where movement is possible and the space where movement is restricted. The elements that make up the environment, such as the above obstacles and specific terrain, are called “environmental components.”

In the above aspect, the “path” is, for example, a space in which an object can move in a game space, that is, an example of the moveable space. In the above aspect, an environment that restricts the movement of objects is placed on both sides of the path (in a direction perpendicular to the extension direction of the path). For this reason, the object can move along the direction of extension of the path, but movement that does not follow the direction of extension of the path is limited and prevented by the environment that limits the movement of the object. For example, if the distance between the environments on both sides of the path is longer than the object's unit movement distance, the object can move between environments, that is, in the path width direction, but if the distance between the environments on both sides of the path is less than the object's unit movement distance, , the object cannot move in the path width direction.

In the above aspect, the “image representing the prediction result” may be, for example, an image representing the path predicted by the prediction unit (hereinafter referred to as the “predicted path”). Additionally, the “image representing the prediction result” may be, for example, an instruction sign indicating the direction of the prediction path, or may be a symbol that does not indicate a specific direction. Additionally, the “image representing the prediction result” may be, for example, an image representing an object or symbol that prevents movement to a path other than the predicted path. Additionally, the “image representing the prediction result” may be, for example, a visual effect that does not have a specific shape.

[Appendix 2-2]

The recording medium according to another aspect of the present invention is the recording medium described in Supplementary Note 2-1, wherein the designation unit is configured to specify a location where movement in the movement direction of the object in the game space is blocked on the side of the movement direction of the object. , designating the movement stop of the object at the relevant location, and the display control unit displays an image showing the stoppage of the object in the game space.

According to this aspect, when there is a point where the movement of the object is stopped, the effect that the movement of the object is stopped is displayed. As a result, the user can know that the movement of the object has stopped and can take actions such as changing the direction of movement by changing the touch position, for example, improving convenience in the game. . Additionally, for example, when an object stops as a result of a user's erroneous operation, it becomes easier to recognize the erroneous operation, thereby improving convenience in the game.

In the above form, the “location where movement is prevented” may be, for example, a location where an environment that restricts movement of objects such as blocks is placed. In the above form, the “image showing a stillness of the object” may be, for example, an image suggesting that the movement of the object has stopped. The “image representing the stillness of the object” may be, for example, an image that can be easily distinguished from the “image representing the prediction result,” or may be, for example, an image imitating a × mark or a stop sign.

[Appendix 2-3]

A recording medium according to another aspect of the present invention is a recording medium described in Supplementary Note 2-1 or 2-2, wherein the display control unit controls at least one extension direction of the plurality of paths and the movement direction specified by the designation unit. Displays an image showing the positional relationship.

According to this aspect, an image showing the positional relationship between at least one extension direction of a plurality of paths and the movement direction specified by the designation portion is displayed. As a result, the user can grasp the positional relationship between at least one extension direction of a plurality of paths and the movement direction specified by the designation unit without directly seeing it, thereby improving the operability of the game.

In the above form, the “display indicating the positional relationship” may be, for example, a display indicating the size of the angle formed by at least one extension direction of a plurality of paths and the movement direction specified by the designation portion.

[Appendix 2-4]

A recording medium according to another aspect of the present invention is the recording medium described in Supplementary Note 2-3, wherein the plurality of paths include a first path and a second path connected at a connection point, and the display control unit includes the first path. 1. A first image representing a path predicted as a path along which the object moves by the prediction unit among the path and the second path, and whether the object moves by the prediction unit among the first path and the second path. A second image representing a path predicted as an unknown path is displayed, and the visual effect of the first image and the visual effect of the second image are changed based on the moving direction.

According to this aspect, the visual effect of the first image representing the path along which the object is predicted to move and the second image representing the path along which the object is not predicted to move are changed based on the moving direction of the object. As a result, the user can understand the relationship between the movement direction of the object and the path selection result without directly seeing the touch position, thereby improving the operability of the game. Additionally, the user can understand the relationship between the moving direction of the object and the first path and the moving direction of the object and the second path without directly seeing the touch position, thereby improving the operability of the game.

In the above form, the “connection point” may be, for example, a point where the first path and the second path diverge in the game space. At the connection point, the first path and the second path may intersect like a crossroad, for example, or do not have to intersect like a T-shape. In the above form, “based on the moving direction” means, for example, the moving direction specified by the designation part, that is, the moving direction of the object indicated by the touch position, and the direction in which the first path exists based on the object. Assuming that the angle formed by θ1 is the angle formed by the movement direction of the object indicated by the touch position and the direction in which the second path exists based on the object, the relationship between θ1 and θ2 (size relationship, ratio, etc.) Based on this, change the visual effect.

In the above form, “changing the visual effect” may mean, for example, changing the number, saturation, display area, etc. of the first image or the second image. When it is desired to enhance the visual effect, for example, the number of first images or second images may be increased, saturation may be increased, display area may be increased, etc., or a plurality of these may be performed. When it is desired to weaken the visual effect, for example, the number of first or second images may be reduced, saturation may be reduced, display area may be reduced, etc., or a plurality of these may be performed.

[Appendix 2-5]

A recording medium according to another aspect of the present invention is the recording medium described in any one of Appendices 2-1 to 2-4, wherein the display control unit displays an image representing a prediction result by the prediction unit and displays the image representing the prediction result by the prediction unit when the object moves. It is displayed at a location based on the predicted path.

According to this aspect, an image representing the prediction result by the prediction unit is displayed at a position based on the path along which the object in the game space is predicted to move. As a result, the user can intuitively determine at which location in the game space (G) the image representing the prediction result represents the movement direction of the object, compared to the case where the image representing the selection result is displayed in another location. there is.

In the above aspect, the “position based on the predicted path” may be, for example, a position having a predetermined positional relationship with the predicted path, a position within a range of a predetermined distance or less from the predicted path, or the predicted path. The location may be located in a predetermined direction based on the path. Specifically, the “position based on the predicted path” may be, for example, the position of the predicted path in the game space, or may be a position advanced toward the predicted path based on the connection point between paths, or the predicted path and It may be a position between objects. Additionally, the “position based on the predicted path” may be, for example, a movement restriction space around the predicted path (for example, on a block).

[Appendix 2-6]

A recording medium according to another aspect of the present invention is the recording medium described in any one of Appendices 2-1 to 2-4, wherein the display control unit displays an image representing a prediction result by the prediction unit in the game space. Displays at a position based on the object.

According to this aspect, an image representing the prediction result by the prediction unit is displayed at a position based on an object in the game space. Generally, a user playing a game often looks at the vicinity of an object. For this reason, the amount of gaze movement when viewing the image showing the prediction result is reduced, and the user's load can be reduced compared to the case where the image showing the prediction result is displayed in another location.

In the above aspect, the “position based on the object” may be, for example, a position having a predetermined positional relationship with the object, a position within a range of a predetermined distance or less from the object, or a position based on the object. It may be a position in a predetermined direction. Specifically, the “position based on the object” may be, for example, the current position of the object in the game space, or a position on the path forward or backward in the moving direction of the object. Additionally, the “position based on the object” may be, for example, a movement-restricted space around the object (for example, on a block).

[Appendix 2-7]

A recording medium according to another aspect of the present invention is the recording medium described in any one of Appendices 2-1 to 2-4, wherein the display control unit displays an image representing a part of the game space on the touch panel, An image representing the prediction result by the prediction unit is displayed at a position in the game space based on the positional relationship between the range displayed by the touch panel and the path along which the object is predicted to move.

According to this aspect, an image representing the prediction result is displayed at a position in the game space based on the positional relationship between the display range of the touch panel and the path along which the object is predicted to move. For this reason, for example, even when the path along which the object is predicted to move is outside the display range of the touch panel, an image representing the prediction result can be displayed, thereby improving convenience in games.

In the above form, “an image representing a part of the game space” is an image that extracts a part of the game space and does not display the entire area of the game space. An image representing a part of the game space may be, for example, an image obtained by extracting a predetermined range based on the position of an object in the game space. In the above form, the “position based on the positional relationship between the display range and the path along which the object is predicted to move” may be, for example, a position that is selectively changed depending on whether the display range includes the predicted path. For example, if the predicted path is located within the display range, the predicted path is displayed, and if the predicted path is located outside the display range, the object (or the position between the object and the path within the display range) is displayed as the “display range.” and a position based on the positional relationship of the predicted path.”

[Appendix 2-8]

The recording medium according to another aspect of the present invention is the recording medium described in any one of Appendices 2-1 to 2-7, wherein the prediction unit determines that a connection point with another path is located on the path predicted by the object to move. If present, the moving direction of the object at the connection point with the other paths is predicted based on the touch position information, and the display control unit is configured to, in the game space, correspond to the connection point of the plurality of paths. An image showing a prediction result by the prediction unit and an image showing a prediction result by the prediction unit corresponding to a connection point with the other path are displayed.

According to this aspect, when there are other connection points on the path where the object is predicted to move, images showing the prediction results of the movement direction at these plurality of connection points are displayed, respectively. As a result, the user can determine the movement direction of the object over a long period of time, compared to, for example, only the prediction result of the movement direction at the connection point closest to the object's position being displayed, thereby improving convenience in gaming. Performance can be improved.

[Appendix 2-9]

A recording medium according to another aspect of the present invention is the recording medium described in any one of Supplementary Notes 2-1 to 2-8, wherein the prediction unit, when the shape of the environment changes, based on the shape of the environment after the change. Thus, the path along which the object moves is predicted, and the display control unit displays the prediction result after the change in the game space when the prediction result by the prediction unit changes in accordance with a change in the shape of the environment. Display the image.

According to this aspect, when the prediction result of the path along which the object moves changes along with the change in the shape of the environment in the game space where the object moves, an image showing the prediction result after the change is displayed. As a result, the user can accurately determine the direction of movement of the object even when the shape of the path changes, thereby improving convenience in the game.

In the above form, “environmental shape change” may mean, for example, a change in the surface shape of an environmental component, an increase or decrease in the number of environmental components, or a change in the size of the environmental component.

[Appendix 2-10]

An information processing device according to another aspect of the present invention includes an acquisition unit that acquires touch position information indicating a touch position on a touch panel, and a device that specifies a movement direction of an object in a game space based on the touch position information. If there are a plurality of paths through which the object can move in the government and the game space, the path along which the object moves among the plurality of paths, the movement direction specified by the designation part, and the path of the object in the game space It has a prediction unit that makes predictions based on the shape of an environment that restricts movement, and a display control unit that displays an image representing the prediction result by the prediction unit in the game space.

According to this aspect, when there are a plurality of paths along which an object can move, the path along which the object moves among the plurality of paths is predicted, and an image showing the prediction result is displayed. As a result, when indicating the direction of movement of an object by touching an area set on the touch panel, the user can accurately determine the direction of movement of the object when it can move through multiple paths, allowing the user to accurately determine the direction of movement of the object when operating the direction indication. Misoperation can be suppressed. Additionally, for example, if an image showing the prediction result is displayed before the object reaches any of the plurality of paths, it is possible to determine which of the plurality of paths the object moves to before the object reaches any of the plurality of paths. Able to know. Accordingly, the user can take countermeasures such as changing the touch position when the object moves in an unintended direction, for example, and erroneous operation can be prevented more reliably.

[Appendix 2-11]

An information processing method according to another aspect of the present invention includes a processor acquiring touch position information indicating a touch position on a touch panel, and specifying a movement direction of an object in game space based on the touch position information, In the game space, when there are a plurality of paths through which the object can move, a path along which the object moves among the plurality of paths, a designated movement direction, and a shape of an environment that limits the movement of the object in the game space A prediction is made based on, and an image representing the prediction result is displayed in the game space.

According to this aspect, when there are a plurality of paths along which an object can move, the path along which the object moves among the plurality of paths is predicted, and an image showing the prediction result is displayed. As a result, when indicating the direction of movement of an object by touching an area set on the touch panel, the user can accurately determine the direction of movement of the object when it can move through multiple paths, allowing the user to accurately determine the direction of movement of the object when operating the direction indication. Misoperation can be suppressed. Additionally, for example, if an image showing the prediction result is displayed before the object reaches any of the plurality of paths, it is possible to determine which of the plurality of paths the object moves to before the object reaches any of the plurality of paths. Able to know. Accordingly, the user can take countermeasures such as changing the touch position when the object moves in an unintended direction, for example, and erroneous operation can be prevented more reliably.

[Appendix 2-12]

A recording medium according to another aspect of the present invention includes a processor, an acquisition unit that acquires touch position information indicating a touch position on a touch panel, and a movement direction of an object in a game space specified based on the touch position information. Based on a designating part, the direction of movement specified by the designating part when there is a path by which the object can move in the game space, and the shape of the environment that limits the movement of the object in the game space, the object It functions as a prediction unit that predicts whether to move the possible path or not, and a display control unit that displays an image showing the prediction result by the prediction unit in the game space.

According to this aspect, when there is a possible path for an object to move, it is predicted whether the object will move along the possible path based on the movement direction specified based on the touch position, and an image showing the prediction result is displayed. As a result, when the user indicates the direction of movement of an object by touching an area set on the touch panel, the user can accurately determine the path along which the object moves, and erroneous operations during direction indication operations can be suppressed. there is. Additionally, for example, if an image representing the prediction result is displayed in advance (e.g., before the object reaches a movable path), the user, for example, may be able to detect unintended movement of the object (unintentional movement). By taking countermeasures such as changing the touch position before entering the path (such as entering the path), erroneous operations can be prevented more reliably.

10, 20: Information processing device 11: Touch panel
12: memory device 13, 22: control device
130, 220: Control unit 131, 221: Game control unit
132, 222: acquisition department 134: decision department
136: selection unit 138, 228: display control unit
224: designation unit 226: prediction unit

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processor,
an acquisition unit that acquires touch position information indicating the touch position on the touch panel;
a designation unit that specifies the direction of movement of the object in the game space based on the touch position information;
In the game space, when there are a plurality of paths through which the object can move, the path along which the object moves among the plurality of paths, the movement direction specified by the designation unit, and limiting the movement of the object in the game space A prediction unit that makes predictions based on the shape of the environment,
A display control unit that displays an image representing a prediction result by the prediction unit in the game space.
A computer-readable recording medium that stores a program that functions as a computer. The method of claim 1, wherein the designator is:
If there is a location in the game space on the movement direction side of the object where movement in the movement direction is blocked, specifying a stop in movement of the object at that location,
The display control unit,
A recording medium that displays an image representing the stillness of the object in the game space. The method of claim 1 or 2, wherein the display control unit,
A recording medium that displays an image showing a positional relationship between at least one extension direction of the plurality of paths and the movement direction specified by the designation unit. The method of claim 3, wherein the plurality of paths are:
Includes a first path and a second path connected at the connection point,
The display control unit,
A first image representing a path predicted as a path along which the object moves by the prediction unit among the first path and the second path, and a path where the object is predicted by the prediction unit among the first path and the second path. Displaying a second image representing the predicted path as a path that does not move,
A recording medium that changes the visual effect of the first image and the visual effect of the second image based on the direction of movement. The recording medium according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the display control unit displays an image showing a prediction result by the prediction unit at a position based on a path along which the object is predicted to move. The recording medium according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the display control unit displays an image representing a prediction result by the prediction unit at a position based on the object in the game space. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the display control unit,
Displaying an image representing a portion of the game space on the touch panel,
A recording medium that displays an image representing a prediction result by the prediction unit at a position in the game space based on a positional relationship between a range displayed by the touch panel and a path along which the object is predicted to move. The method of any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the prediction unit,
If there is a connection point with another path on the path where the object is predicted to move,
Predicting the moving direction of the object at the connection point with the other path based on the touch position information,
The display control unit,
In the game space,
an image showing a prediction result by the prediction unit corresponding to a connection point of the plurality of paths;
A recording medium that displays an image showing a prediction result by the prediction unit corresponding to a connection point with the other path. The method of any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the prediction unit,
When the shape of the environment changes, predict the path along which the object will move based on the shape of the environment after the change,
The display control unit,
A recording medium that displays, in the game space, an image showing the prediction result after the change when the prediction result by the prediction unit changes due to a change in the shape of the environment. an acquisition unit that acquires touch position information indicating the touch position on the touch panel;
a designation unit that specifies the direction of movement of the object in the game space based on the touch position information;
In the game space, when there are a plurality of paths through which the object can move, the path along which the object moves among the plurality of paths, the movement direction specified by the designation unit, and limiting the movement of the object in the game space A prediction unit that makes predictions based on the shape of the environment,
A display control unit that displays an image representing a prediction result by the prediction unit in the game space.
An information processing device comprising: The processor
Acquire touch position information indicating the touch position on the touch panel,
Specifies the movement direction of the object in the game space based on the touch position information,
In the game space, when there are a plurality of paths through which the object can move, a path along which the object moves among the plurality of paths, a designated movement direction, and a shape of an environment that limits the movement of the object in the game space Make predictions based on
In the game space, displaying an image representing a prediction result,
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an acquisition unit that acquires touch position information indicating the touch position on the touch panel;
When the touch position indicated by the touch position information is in the first area,
Determine the movement of an object existing on a first path toward a first direction in the game space in the first direction,
When the touch position indicated by the touch position information is in a second area that partially overlaps with the first area,
A determination unit that determines movement of the object existing on a second path toward the second direction in the game space in the second direction.
Function as
The decision section,
The touch position indicated by the touch position information exists in an overlapping area of the first area and the second area, and a connection point between the first path and the second path is located on the movement direction side of the object in the game space. If there is,
a selection unit that selects a movement direction of the object at the connection point from the first direction and the second direction based on the touch position information;
A display control unit that displays an image representing a selection result by the selection unit in the game space before the object reaches the connection point.
A computer-readable recording medium that stores a program that functions as a computer. The method of claim 12, wherein the selection unit,
The overlapping area includes a first overlapping area that contacts a first non-overlapping area that does not overlap the second area among the first areas, and a second non-overlapping area that does not overlap the first area among the second areas. Divided into a second overlapping region that is adjacent,
If the touch location exists in the first overlapping area,
Selecting the movement direction of the object at the connection point as the first direction,
If the touch location exists in the second overlapping area,
A recording medium wherein a moving direction of the object at the connection point is selected as the second direction. The recording medium according to claim 12 or 13, wherein the display control unit displays an image representing a selection result by the selection unit at a position based on the connection point in the game space. The recording medium according to claim 12 or 13, wherein the display control unit displays an image representing a selection result by the selection unit at a position based on the object in the game space. The method of claim 12 or 13, wherein the display control unit,
Displaying an image representing a portion of the game space on the touch panel,
A recording medium, wherein an image representing a selection result by the selection unit is displayed at a position in the game space based on a positional relationship between a range displayed on the touch panel and the connection point. The method of any one of claims 12 to 16, wherein the selection unit,
This is a case where the first direction is selected as the movement direction of the object at the connection point,
The touch position indicated by the touch position information exists in the overlapping area, and further, on the side of the movement direction of the object passing through the connection point, a third path heading in a third direction is connected to another connection between the first path and the third path. If there is a point,
Based on the touch position information, select a movement direction of the object at the different connection point from the first direction and the third direction,
The display control unit,
In the game space,
an image showing a selection result by the selection unit corresponding to the connection point;
A recording medium that displays an image showing a selection result by the selection unit corresponding to the different connection location. The method according to any one of claims 12 to 17, wherein the decision unit:
The touch position indicated by the touch position information exists in the first area or the second area, and
When there is a location on the movement direction side of the object in the game space where movement in the first direction and the second direction is blocked,
Determining to stop the movement of the object at the location,
The display control unit,
A recording medium that displays an image representing a decision result by the decision unit in the game space. The method according to any one of claims 12 to 18, wherein the display control unit,
If the touch location is located in the overlapping area,
A recording medium that displays an image showing a positional relationship between at least one of the first area or the second area and the touch position. The method of claim 19, wherein the display control unit,
Displaying a first image showing a direction selected by the selection unit among the first direction and the second direction, and a second image showing a direction not selected by the selection unit among the first direction and the second direction. do,
Changing the visual effect of the first image and the visual effect of the second image based on the touch position in the overlapping area. an acquisition unit that acquires touch position information indicating the touch position on the touch panel;
When the touch position indicated by the touch position information is in the first area,
Determine the movement of an object existing on a first path toward a first direction in the game space in the first direction,
When the touch position indicated by the touch position information is in a second area that partially overlaps with the first area,
and a determination unit that determines movement of the object in the second direction in the game space on a second path toward the second direction,
The decision section,
The touch position indicated by the touch position information exists in an overlapping area of the first area and the second area, and a connection point between the first path and the second path is located on the movement direction side of the object in the game space. If there is,
a selection unit that selects a movement direction of the object at the connection point from the first direction and the second direction based on the touch position information;
A display control unit that displays an image representing a selection result by the selection unit in the game space before the object reaches the connection point.
An information processing device comprising: The processor
Acquire touch position information indicating the touch position on the touch panel,
When the touch position indicated by the touch position information is in the first area,
Determine the movement of an object existing on a first path toward a first direction in the game space in the first direction,
When the touch position indicated by the touch position information is in a second area that partially overlaps with the first area,
Determine movement of the object existing on a second path in the game space toward the second direction in the second direction,
The touch position indicated by the touch position information exists in an overlapping area of the first area and the second area, and a connection point between the first path and the second path is located on the movement direction side of the object in the game space. If there is,
Based on the touch position information, select a movement direction of the object at the connection point from the first direction and the second direction,
Displaying an image representing a selection result in the game space before the object reaches the connection point,
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